There is no scientific basis for the statement that “large doses of Atractylodes macrocephala cure back pain”. Atractylodes macrocephala can treat spleen qi deficiency, qi deficiency sweating (involuntary sweating during the day, aggravated by sweating with a little movement), spleen deficiency and fetal restlessness and other illnesses. Atractylodes macrocephala has the functions of benefiting qi and strengthening spleen (regulating the qi of spleen and stomach), drying dampness and inducing diuresis (drying dampness and reducing water-dampness in the body), stopping sweating and stabilizing the fetus, etc. It can be used for treating the symptoms of loose food and stool caused by dampness and stagnation in the spleen, edema, and women’s thin and scanty diarrhea, and it can be used for the treatment of spontaneous sweating caused by qi deficiency. In summary, large doses of Atractylodes macrocephala can treat lumbago without scientific basis. People suffering from low back pain can take medicines such as Si Miao Pills, Body Pain and Blood Stasis Relieving Soup, Zuo Gui Pills or Yu Gui Pills according to their clinical conditions for treatment. Consult a medical professional for advice on specific medications and do not take medications on your own.