There is no such thing as the best place of origin for Atractylodes macrocephala, and there are many factors that affect its efficacy. However, Atractylodes macrocephala is one of the “eight flavors of Zhejiang”, the main origin is Zhejiang, so it is considered that the quality and efficacy of Atractylodes macrocephala from Zhejiang is better. If you need to buy atractylodes, it is recommended to do so under the guidance of a doctor. Atractylodes macrocephala is bitter, sweet and warm in nature. It belongs to the spleen and stomach meridian. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and benefiting qi, drying dampness and inducing diuresis (drying dampness and reducing water-dampness in the body), stopping sweating, and tranquilizing the fetus. It is used in treating spleen deficiency with little food, abdominal distension and diarrhea, phlegm-drinking palpitations (vertigo and palpitations caused by phlegm-drinking evil), edema, spontaneous sweating (involuntary sweating during the daytime, aggravated by a little movement), and restlessness of the fetus, etc. In modern clinical practice, it is also used in treating vomiting and vomiting. Modern clinics also use atractylodes to treat vomiting, nephrotic syndrome complicated by acute renal failure, otitis media, hyperlipidemia and so on. It should be noted that atractylodes macrocephala is warm and dry, and should be used with caution in cases of yin deficiency with heat and dry heat that injures the body fluid.