The difference between fried atractylodes macrocephala and raw atractylodes macrocephala is that fried atractylodes macrocephala has a stronger role in waking up the spleen, mainly used to treat cold and dampness in the spleen and stomach, etc. Raw atractylodes macrocephala has a stronger nature of warmth and dryness, mainly used for the treatment of cold and dampness and paralysis, etc., which is specifically analyzed below.
Cangzhu is a kind of Chinese medicine, fried Cangzhu and raw Cangzhu is slightly different in efficacy and function. Atractylodes macrocephala is fried to wake up the spleen stronger, can be used to treat the spleen and stomach cold dampness caused by loss of appetite, epigastric (abdominal) distension, nausea, poor (poor appetite), stools and other symptoms.
Raw Cangzhu has a stronger warm and dry nature, and can be used to treat joint pain caused by cold-damp paralysis, unfavorable flexion and extension, and restricted movement.
Therefore, raw Cangzhu is different from fried Cangzhu, and should be used under the guidance of a professional doctor in clinical application.