The difference between Atractylodes Macrocephalae and Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephalae is that the composition, efficacy and effects are different.
1. Composition: Atractylodes Macrocephalae San is from “The Essentials of the Golden Chamber”, which is composed of Atractylodes Macrocephalae, Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong, Sichuan Ligustici, Sichuan Pepper and Oyster; Ginseng Ling and Atractylodes Macrocephalae San is from “Taiping Huimin Hejiaoguifang”, which is composed of Panax Ginseng, Poria cocos, Atractylodes Macrocephalae, Chinese yam, white lentils, Lotus Seeds, Semen Coix Seed, Semen Sacrum, Platycodon Grandiflorus and Licorice.
2. Efficacy: Atractylodes macrocephala has the effect of strengthening the spleen and nourishing the fetus, warming the middle and dispelling cold, mainly used for those who have wind-cold in pregnancy and the fetus is not long; Ginseng and Atractylodes macrocephala has the effect of benefiting qi and strengthening the spleen, seeping dampness and stopping diarrhea, mainly used for those who have weakness of the spleen and stomach, have little food and loose stools, shortness of breath and coughing, and tiredness and weakness of the limbs.
Do not eat indigestible food when taking Ginseng Ling Bai Zhu San, and it is not suitable for patients with cold and fever. It is not recommended to take the medicine on your own as it should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.