The dosage of raw Atractylodes macrocephala is 6-12g, which has the effects of drying dampness and inducing diuresis (drying dampness and reducing water-dampness in the body), strengthening the spleen and tonifying qi (enhancing the function of the spleen and replenishing the spleen qi), and so on, and the specific dosage depends on the needs of the condition. Atractylodes macrocephala is the dried root and stem of Atractylodes macrocephala, family Asteraceae, which is sweet, bitter and warm in nature. Atractylodes macrocephala has the efficacy of drying dampness and inducing diuresis, strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, tranquilizing the fetus and stopping sweating. This product can be used to treat qi deficiency and spontaneous sweating (involuntary sweating during the day, aggravated by the slightest movement of sweating), weak spleen qi (weak spleen qi), abdominal distension and diarrhea, loose stools with little food (scanty and unshaped feces), restlessness of the fetus, phlegm (a pathological product formed as a result of impaired metabolism of water and liquid), edema, and subluxation of the bands. The dosage of Atractylodes macrocephala for raw use in decoction is 6-12 g. This product is suitable for raw use for inducing diuresis and drying dampness, suitable for stir-fry use for invigorating the spleen and tonifying the qi, and suitable for stir-fry use for invigorating the spleen and stopping diarrhea. The adverse effects of Atractylodes macrocephala used in raw form are not clear, and it is not recommended for people with fluid depletion and yin deficiency and internal heat. If you feel unwell, it is recommended that you seek medical advice as soon as possible, and the use of raw Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae and other Chinese herbs should be guided by a doctor.