Atractylodes macrocephala is used for treating Qi deficiency of the spleen and stomach, distention and fullness in the epigastrium (abdomen), vertigo and palpitations caused by phlegm and drink, spontaneous sweating (involuntary sweating during the daytime, aggravated by sweating with slight movement), etc. It is also useful for treating the symptoms of Qi deficiency of the spleen and stomach.
Atractylodes macrocephala enters the spleen and stomach meridians and is good at strengthening the spleen and benefiting qi, which is suitable for deficiency of spleen and stomach qi, loose food (thin and unformed feces), and distension of the stomach and abdomen (abdominal feeling of flatulence); atractylodes macrocephala has the effect of drying dampness and inducing diuresis, which is suitable for phlegm-drinking and vertigo palpitation, edema, and urinary deficiency; atractylodes macrocephala can replenish qi to solidify the epidermis (consolidate the epidermis through replenishment of qi) to stop perspiration, and is suitable for epidermal deficiency of self-exposure to perspiration (due to the frequent and natural sweating caused by the weak epidermis).
In addition, this product strengthens Spleen-Qi to nourish the fetus and pacify the fetus, and is suitable for those with Spleen-Qi deficiency (weakness of the Spleen-Qi) who suffer from malignant obstruction of pregnancy (in early pregnancy, heavy nausea and vomiting, dizziness and anorexia, or even vomiting after eating) and restlessness of the fetus.
Caution should be exercised in the use of Atractylodes macrocephala for those who have heat in yin deficiency and those who have dryness and heat that injures the body fluid. The adverse reactions and contraindications of this product are not yet clear. If you need to use Atractylodes macrocephala to regulate your body or cure your illness, it is recommended that you use it under the guidance of a doctor and do not use it blindly.