What are the functions and functions of Atractylodes macrocephala?

　　Atractylodes is also known as mountain thistle, horse thistle, mountain ginger, mountain thorn, etc.

　　[Odor] Warm in nature, bitter and sweet in taste, enters the spleen and stomach meridians.

　　[Efficacy and effect] Tonify the spleen and stomach, remove dampness and neutralize the blood, and prevent miscarriage. It is mainly used to treat weak spleen and stomach Qi, inability to eat, diarrhea, edema, jaundice, restless fetal gas, and difficulty in urination.

　　[Essentials of the Pharmacopoeia] "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: Atractylodes can treat wind-cold dampness, neck stiffness, dorsal tension, antiperspirant, heat removal and digestion.

　　The efficacy and function of Atractylodes macrocephala and how to consume it

　　Atractylodes with a grayish-yellow or grayish-brown surface and a slightly sticky texture when chewed is preferred.

　　Unilateral treatment

　　constipate : Atractylodes macrocephala 30--(30 grams, add 250 ml of water and decoct into 100 ml, take 2 times in the morning and evening, 1 dose per day, usually take 3 to 5 days to see the effect.

　　Physical weakness and excessive sweating: Grind appropriate amount of Atractylodes into fine powder, take 2-3 grams each time, 2 times a day, take with warm water. —It usually takes 1 week to take effect.

　　Materia Medica with Prescriptions

　　To treat stroke: boil 4 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala and 3 liters of wine together for 1 liter, and take medicine according to the disease.

　　rule Postpartum Middle cold: 4 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 liang of Alisma, 5 qian of ginger, 1 liter of water, decoct and take.

　　The efficacy and function of Atractylodes macrocephala and how to consume it-natural health care

　　Diuresis and swelling: 30 grams of licorice, 15 grams each of Atractylodes, Poria, orange peel, and Alisma, 0.3 grams each of dried ginger, Guangui, Agastache, and Amomum villosum. Grind the above medicinal materials together into powder and mix with honey water.

　　To replenish qi and invigorate the spleen: 30 grams each of Atractylodes, Poria (wood removed), Astragalus (reed removed), longan meat, jujube kernels (fried and shelled), 15 grams each of ginseng and costus (without fire), 7.5 grams of licorice (broiled), 3 grams each of peach kernel and polygala root. Grind the above medicinal materials together into powder, take 12 grams each time, add 5 slices of ginger, 1 jujube, decoct in water to remove residue, and drink warmly.

　　Healthy medicated diet

　　Strengthen the spleen and remove dampness.

　　Stewed chicken feet with fried lentils and atractylodes: 10 grams of atractylodes, 100 grams of lean pork, 25 grams of fried lentils, 20 grams of ham, 4 pairs of chicken feet, appropriate amounts of ginger slices and salt. Wash the above materials separately and slice the ham and lean pork into slices. Remove chicken feet, cut them open, crack them with the back of a knife, put them into a stew pot with ginger slices, add 60% cold water, cover and simmer for 2 hours, then add pork and ham, add salt to taste when the soup dries up.

　　Pregnancy.

　　Atractylodes and crucian carp porridge: 10 grams of Atractylodes, 100 grams of crucian carp, 30 grams of japonica rice, appropriate amount of sugar. Remove impurities from crucian carp, wash and slice into slices. Wash Atractylodes macrocephala and first decoct 100 ml of juice. Then cook the fish and japonica rice into porridge. When the porridge is ready, add the concoction and mix well. Add sugar to taste.