Bai Zhu - 白朮 - Rhizoma Atractylodes macrocephalae

Properties: Sweet, bitter, warm

Meridans Entered:
Primary: Spleen and Stomach
Extraordinary Vessels: Chong, Ren, Dai

Traditional Actions/Indications:

Tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi
Spleen and Stomach Deficiency with diarrhoea, fatigue, a sallow complexion and lack of appetite
Spleen Yang failure to rise
Dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism
Spleen Damp or accumulation of fluids affecting the digestion
Edema and reduced urination due to Spleen Deficiency (failure to transform and transport)
Tan Yin, masses, swelling
Auxiliary for Damp painful obstruction
Stabilizes the Exterior and stops sweating
Qi Deficiency with spontaneous sweating (Wei Qi Deficiency)
With appropriate herbs, other types of sweating
Calms the fetus
Restless fetus disorder due to Spleen Qi Deficiency
With appropriate herbs, other types of Restless Fetus Disorder
Aids fasting
Mentioned in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing as part of the superior class of herbs which can, with protracted taking, make the body light, prolong life and make one free from hunger. This may suggest it was part of supplementing the diet when engaging in an "avoiding grain" (Bigu 辟穀) fasting regime to cultivate life (Yangsheng 養生).

Suggested Daily Dosage: 6-12g in decoction.

Cautions: Use with cautions in cases of yin deficiency with fluid injury by dryness-heat pathogen.

Notable Constituents: Mostly taken from Jun, Fu & Lei, (2018).

Atractylenolide I
Sesquiterpene soluble in ethanol and methanol with anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-atopic effects.
Atractylenolide II
Sesquiterpene exerting anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities.
Atractylenolide III
Major sesquiterpene in Bai Zhu, also present in Cang Zhu, showing cytotoxic effects on cancer cells and an anti-inflammatory effect on macrophages as well as possible neuroprotective effects.
Atractylone
Main sesquiterpene in Cang Zhu with anti-inflammatory actions and anti-hepatotoxic effect.
Hinesol
Sesquiterpenoid with cytotoxic effect on cancer cells and a strong anti-inflammatory effect.
β-Eudesmol
Sesquiterpenoid alcohol with a strong inhibitory effect on cancer, and could protect neurons from inflammatory damage.
Atractylodin
Polyethylene alkyne with anti-inflammatory activities.
Stigmasterol
Unsaturated phytosterol with anti-inflammotory, anti-nociceptive and anti-diabetic activities.
β-Sitosterol
Phytosterol with cytotoxic effect on cancer cells and anti-inflammatory activity.

Appears in 162 formulae listed on this site: (click to display)

An Tai Zhu Gao (Foetus Quieting Plaster)
From: Rhymed Prose on Medical Principles and Applications (1870)

Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasure Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan (Eight Treasure Pill to Benefit Mothers)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Bai Zhu Fu Zi Tang (White Atractylodes and Aconite Acessory Root Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Bai Zhu Fu Zi Tang (White Atractylodes and Aconite Accessory Decoction)
From: Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library by Wang Tao (752)

Bai Zi Ren Wan (Arborvitae Seed Pill)
From: Formulas of Universal Benefit from My Practice (1132) by Xu Shu-Wei

Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang (Pinellia, Atractylodes and Gastrodia Decoction)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang (Pinellia, White Atractylodes and Gastrodia Decoction)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

Ban Xia Ze Xie Zhi Zhu Wan (Pinellia, Alismatis, Unripe Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Pill)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

Ban Xia Zhi Zhu Wan (Pinellia Unripe Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Pill)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

Bao Tai Zi Sheng Wan (Protect the Foetus and Aid Life Pill)
From: Extensive Notes on Medicine from the First Awakened Studio (1613)

Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin (Tokoro Drink to Separate the Clear from the Turbid)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

Bu Dai Wan (Cloth Sack Pill)
From: Supplement to the Pocket Sized Discussion of Formulas for Children (late Ming)

Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonify the Middle to Augment the Qi Decoction)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)

Chong He Tang (Flush and Harmonise Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Chu Qi Han Shi Yu Fei Fang (Early Stage Cold-Damp Lung Stagnation Prescription)
From: Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (Trial Version 7), Chinese Medical Journal 2020, 133(9): 1087-1095. doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000000819 by Wei Pei-Fang (editor), National Health Commission & National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2020)

Chu Shi Wei Ling Tang (Eliminate Dampness by Combining Calm the Stomach and Five Ingredient Powder with Poria)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Chun Ze Tang (Spring Marsh Decoction)
From: Prescriptions of Universal Benefit (early 15th Century)

Cong Zi Jiu (Onion Seed Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Da Qiang Huo Tang (Major Notopterygium Decoction)
From: Hard Won Knowledge (1308)

Da Qin Jiao Tang (Major Large Gentian Decoction)
From: Collection for Preserving Life of Pathogenesis in the Simple Questions by Liu Wansu (1417)

Dan Shen Shi Hu Jiu (Salvia and Dendrobium Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Dang Gui Nian Tong Tang (Tangkuei Decoction to Pry Out Pain)
From: Expounding on the Origins of Medicine by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (Yuan dynasty)

Dang Gui San (Tangkuei Powder)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Dang Gui Shao Yao San (Tangkuei and Peony Powder)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Ding Yu Li Zhong Tang (Clove and Evodia Decoction to Regulate the Middle)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Ding Zhi Wan (Settle the Emotions Pill)
From: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773) by Shen Jin-Ao

Er Zhu Tang (Dual Atractylodes Decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Fang Feng Tong Sheng San (Saposhnikovia Powder that Sagely Unblocks)
From: Formulas from the Discussion Illuminating the Yellow Emperor's Basic Questions (1172) by Liu Wan-Su

Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang (Stephania and Astragalus Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Fang Xin Xing Guan Zhuang Bing Du Gan Ran De Fei Yan Er Hao Fang (Second Pneumonia Prevention Formula for New Coronavirus Infection)
From: Diagnosis and Treatment Guide by Hu Ke (2020)

Fei Er Wan (Fat Baby Pill)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Feng Xiao Tang (Separate and Reduce Decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Fu Ling Ju Hua Jiu (Poria and Chrysanthemum Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Fu Ling Rong Yan Tang (Poria and Rock Salt Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Fu Ling Yin (Poria Drink)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan (Aconite Accessory Root Pill to Regulate the Middle)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Fu Zi Tang (Aconite Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gan Cao Fu Zi Tang (Licorice and Aconite Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gan Cao Gan Jiang Fu Ling Bai Zhu Tang (Licorice, Ginger, Poria and White Atractylodes Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Ge Hua Jie Cheng San (Kudzu Flower Powder to Relieve Hangovers)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang (Stabilise the Root and Stop Excessive Uterine Bleeding Decoction)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

Gu Biao Zhi Han Tang (Stabilise the Exterior and Stop Sweating Decoction)
From: Case Histories of Huang Wen-Dong (2001) by Huang Wen-Dong

Gu Chong Tang (Stabilise Gushing Decoction)
From: Essays on Medicine Esteeming the Chinese and Respecting the Western by Zang Xi Chun / Zang Shou Fu (1918-1934)

Gu Zhen Tang (Stabilise the True Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Guan Jie Yan Wan (Joint Obstruction Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)

Guan Zhuang Bing Du Yu Fang Pei Fang Yi (Coronavirus Preventative Formula 1)
From: Phoenix Medical Newsletter by Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners (2020)

Gui Fu Li Zhong Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Prepared Aconite Root Decoction to Regulate the Middle)
From: Traditional Chinese Internal Medicine (c. 1970) by Shanghai College of TCM

Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin (Cinnamon and Poria Sweet Dew Drink)
From: Formulas from the Discussion Illuminating the Yellow Emperor's Basic Questions (1172) by Liu Wan-Su

Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin (Cinnamon and Poria Sweet Dew Drink)
From: Confucians' Duties to Their Parents by Zhang Cong-Zheng / Zi-He (1228)

Gui Pi Tang (Restore the Spleen Decoction)
From: Categorised Essentials for Normalising the Structure (1529) by Xu Da-Chun / Ling-Tai

Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Ginseng Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang (Cinnamon Twig, Peony and Anemarrhena Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Hei Xiao Yao San (Black Rambling Powder)
From: Writings Taking Personal Responsibility for the Medical Tradition (Qing dynasty)

Huang Qi Dang Gui Jiu (Astragalus and Tangkuei Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Huang Tu Tang (Yellow Earth Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Hui Fu Qi Fei Pi Xu Fang (Convalescent Stage Lung and Spleen Qi Deficiency Prescription)
From: Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (Trial Version 7), Chinese Medical Journal 2020, 133(9): 1087-1095. doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000000819 by Wei Pei-Fang (editor), National Health Commission & National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2020)

Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang (Restore and Revive the Yang Decoction)
From: Six Texts on Cold Damage (1445) by Tao Hua

Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang (Revive the Yang in Emergencies Decoction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)

Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San (Patchouli/Agastache Powder to Rectify the Qi)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Jia Jian Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Modified Tonify the Middle to Augment the Qi Decoction)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

Jia Wei Sheng Jiang Li Zhong Tang (Modified Regulate the Middle with Fresh Ginger Decoction)
From: Wan Family's Excellent Remedies Beneficial to Mankind by Wan Biao (1520)

Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (Augmented Rambling Powder)
From: Summary of Internal Medicine (Ming dynasty)

Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (Augmented Rambling Powder)
From: Studies of the Imperial Medical Files of the Qing Dynasty (Qing Dynasty)

Jian Pi Wan (Strengthen the Spleen Pill)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Jian Pi Wan (Strengthen the Spleen Pill)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)

Ju Ban Zhi Zhu Wan (Orange Peel, Pinellia, Unripe Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Pill)
From: Introduction to Medicine (1575) by Li Chan / Jian-Zhai

Ju Pi Zhi Zhu Wan (Orange Peel, Unripe Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Pill)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

Ju Yuan Jian (Lift the Source Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Li Zhong An Hui Tang (Regulate the Middle and Calm Roundworms Decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Li Zhong Hua Tan Wan (Regulate the Middle and Transform Phlegm Pill)
From: Miscellaneous Writings of Enlightened Physicians (1549)

Li Zhong Wan (Regulate the Middle Pill)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Lian Li Tang (Regulating Decoction with Coptis)
From: Symptom, Cause, Pulse and Treatment (Ming dynasty)

Lian Zhu Yin (String of Pearls Drink)
From: Formulary and Mnemonics from 'No Mistake' Pharmacy (1956)

Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang (Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodes and Licorice Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Liu He Tang (Harmonise the Six Decoction)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Liu Shen San (Six Miracle Powder)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Ma Huang Jia Bai Zhu Tang (Ephedra plus Atractylodes Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Ma Huang Sheng Ma Tang (Ephedra and Cimicifuga Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Ming Mu Chu Shi Yu Zhu Fang (Foot Bath for Brightening the Eyes and Eliminating Dampness)
From: Studies of the Imperial Medical Files of the Qing Dynasty (Qing Dynasty)

Mu Xiang Gan Jiang Zhi Zhu Wan (Auklandia, Dried Ginger, Unripe Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Pill)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

Mu Xiang Ren Shen Gan Jiang Zhi Zhu Wan (Auklandia, Ginseng, Fresh Ginger, Unripe Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Pill)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

Nei Bu Huang Qi Tang (Astragalus Decoction to Tonify the Interior)
From: Formulas Bequeathed by the Unorthodox Genius Liu Jian-Zi (499) by Liu Jian-Zi

Niu Xi Dan Shen Jiu (Achyranthes and Salvia Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Niu Xi Jia Pi Jiu (Achyranthes and Acanthopanax Wine (or literally "Ox Knee with Bark Wine"))
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Nu Shen San (Woman's Spirit Powder)
From: Formulary and Mnemonics from 'No Mistake' Pharmacy (1956)

Pi Shen Liang Zhu Jiu (Spleen and Kidney Dual Assisting Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Qi Pi Wan (Open the Spleen Pill)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Qi Wei Bai Zhu San (Seven Ingredient Powder with White Atractylodes)
From: Craft of Medicines and Patterns for Children by Qian Yi (1119)

Qi Zheng Fang (Strange Disease Formula)
From: Collection of Strange Conditions by Shen Yuan (1786)

Qian Lie Shu Wan (Prostate Comfort Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)

Qing Fei Pai Du Tang (Lung Clearing and Detoxifying Decotion)
From: Traditional Chinese Medicine: an effective treatment for 2019 novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) by Du et al. (2020)

Qing Pi Tang (Clear the Spleen Decoction)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)

Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang (Clear Summerheat and Augment the Qi Decoction)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)

Qu Feng Zhi Bao Dan (Greatest Treasure Special Pill to Dispel Wind)
From: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773) by Shen Jin-Ao

Qu Mai Zhi Zhu Wan (Medicated Leaven, Barley Sprout, Unripe Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Pill)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Que Lao Jiu (Step Back from Old Age Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Ren Shen Fu Ling Jiu (Ginseng and Poria Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang (Ginseng Decoction to Nourish Luxuriance)
From: Discussion of Illnesses, Patterns and Formulas Related to the Unification of the Three Aetiologies (1174)

San Huang Zhi Zhu Wan (Three Yellows Unripe Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Pill)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

Shen Gui Bu Xu Jiu (Ginseng and Tangkuei Wine to Supplement Vacuity)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Ginseng, Poria and Atractylodes Powder)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)

Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Ginseng, Poria and Atractylodes Powder)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Shen Zhu Jiu (Ginseng and Atractylodes Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Shen Zhuo Tang (Kidney Warming Decoction)
From: Discussion of Three Causes and One Pathogen and Prescriptions by Chen Yan (1174)

Sheng Yang Chu Shi Fang Feng Tang (Lbedouriella Decoction for Bearing Yang Upward and Eliminating Dampness)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

Sheng Yang Yi Wei Tang (Raise the Yang and Augment the Stomach Decoction)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)

Shi Pi Yin (Bolster the Spleen Drink)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)

Shi Quan Da Bu Tang (All Inclusive Great Tonifying Decotion)
From: Transmitted Trustworthy and Suitable Formulas (1180)

Shi Wei Xiang Ru Yin (Ten Ingredient Drink with Mosla)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Shu Di Dang Shen Tang (Prepared Rehmannia and Codonopsis Decoction)
From: Journal of Ethnopharmacology 324, 117786 by Xiao-min Liu, Hui Shi & Wei Li (2024)

Shu Gan Li Pi Tang (Dredge the Liver and Regulate the Spleen Decoction)
From: New Explanations of Medical Formulas (1980)

Shu Tai Yin (Bind Foetus Drink)
From: Medical Cases of Wang Mengying by Wang Shixiong (Wang Mengying) (Qing Dynasty)

Shu Yu Wan (Dioscorea Pill)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Shuang Jie Tong Sheng San (Double Releasing Powder Powder that Sagely Unblocks)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Si Ling San (Four Ingredient Powder with Poria)
From: Displays of Enlightened Physicians (Ming dynasty)

Su He Xiang Wan (Liquid Styrax Pill)
From: Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library by Wang Tao (752)

Tai Shan Pan Shi San (Mount Tai Bedrock Powder)
From: Systematic Great Compendium of Medicine (1556)

Tan Yin Wan (Phlegm and Thin Mucus Pill)
From: Shaanxi New Medicine (1972)

Tian Men Dong Hu Fu Mei Rong Yu (Asparagus Bath for Healthy Skin)
From: Shen-nong.com

Tong Xie Yao Fang (Important Formula for Painful Diarrhoea)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Tuo Li Xiao Du Yin (Support the Interior and Eliminate Toxin Drink)
From: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine by Chen Shi-Gong (1617)

Wan Dai Tang (End Discharge Decoction)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

Wei Ling Tang (Calm the Stomach and Poria Decoction)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Wu Ling San (Five Ingredient Powder with Poria)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Wu Zhu Yu Tang (Evodia Decoction )
From: Comprehensive Recording of Sagely Beneficence from the Zhenghe Era (1117) by Song Imperial Court

Xiang Bei Yang Rong Tang (Cyperus and Fritillaria Decoction to Nourish Luxuriance)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Xiang Sha Jiu (Auklandia and Amomum Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen with Auklandia and Amomum)
From: Discussion of Famous Physicians' Formulas Past and Present (1675)

Xiang Sha Yang Wei Tang (Nourish the Stomach Decoction with Auklandia and Amomum)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Xiang Sha Zhi Zhu Wan (Auklandia, Amomum, Unripe Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Pill)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Xiao Yao San (Rambling Powder)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Xiong Gui Tiao Xue Yin (Chuanxiong and Tangkuei Drink to Regulate the Blood)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Yang Rong Jiu (Nourish the Constructive Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Yao Tong Pian (Lumbar Pain Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)

Yi Gan San (Restrain the Liver Powder)
From: Synopsis for Protecting Infants (1555)

Yi Gan San Jia Chen Pi Ban Xia (Restrain the Liver Powder with Orange Peel and Pinellia)
From: Unknown, common modification of Yi Gan San used in Japan.

Yi Shen Ming Mu Tang (Augment the Kidneys and Brighten the Eyes Decoction)
From: Journal of Ethnopharmacology 324, 117786 by Xiao-min Liu, Hui Shi & Wei Li (2024)

Yi Shou Jiu (Boosting Longevity Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Yin Chen Fu Zi Gan Jiang Tang (Virgate Wormwood, Aconite Accessory Root and Ginger Decoction)
From: Precious Mirror of Health by Luo Tian-Yi (Yuan Dynasty)

Yin Chen Wu Ling San (Virgate Wormwood Five Ingredient Powder with Poria)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Yin Chen Zhu Yu Tang (Virgate Wormwood, Atractylodes and Aconite Decoction)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Windscreen Powder)
From: Researching Original Formulas (1213)

Yue Bi Jia Zhu Tang (Maidservant from Yue's Decoction with Atractylodes)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Zan Yu Dan (Special Pill to Aid Fertility)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Ze Xie Tang (Alisma Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang (True Man's Decoction to Nourish the Organs)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Zhen Wu Tang (True Warrior Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Zhi Shi Dao Zhi Wan (Unripe Bitter Orange Pill to Guide Out Stagnation)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)

Zhi Shi Li Zhong Wan (Unripe Bitter Orange Pill to Regulate the Middle)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Zhi Shi Xiao Pi Wan (Unripe Bitter Orange Pill to Reduce Focal Distention)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)

Zhi Zhong Wan (Treat the Middle Pill)
From: Simple Formulas for Health (1905)

Zhi Zhu Tang (Unripe Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Zhi Zhu Wan (Unripe Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Pill)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)

Zhong He Tang (Even-Handed Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Zhong Man Fen Xiao Wan (Separate and Reduce Fullness in the Middle Pill)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)

Zhou Gong Bai Sui Jiu (Master Zhou's Hundred Years Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Zhu Li Da Tan Wan (Bamboo Sap Pill to Trust Out Phlegm)
From: Multitude of Marvelous Formulas for Sustaining Life (1550)

Zi Yin Jiang Huo Tang (Decoction to Enrich Yin and Direct Fire Downward)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Zong Zi Yao Jiu (Boosting Progeny Medicinal Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

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白 朮  Bai Zhu

Translation: White Atractylodes

Pharmaceutical: Rhizoma Atractylodes macrocephalae
Taxonomy: Atractylodes macrocephala

Other names: Largehead Atracylodes Rhizome

Category: Herbs that Tonify Qi

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