Bai Zhu - Atractylodes (White) Rhizome

Clinical Applications

Tonifies the spleen, augments qi, dries dampness - diarrhea, fatigue, lack of appetite, vomiting, edema.
Stabilizes the exterior and stops sweating - spontaneous sweating due to qi deficiency.
Calms the fetus - arising from spleen deficiency.

Functional Category

Herbs That Tonify Qi

Temperature & Taste

Bitter (Ku) Sweet (Gan) Warm (Wen)

Channels Influenced

Spleen Stomach

Dosage & Preparation

Dosage: 4.5-9g
Use raw for dampness, dry-fry for tonification

Relationships

TCM Formulas that include Bai Zhu (29)

Ba Zhen Wan Eight Treasure Combination 八珍丸
Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Wan Pinellia, Atractylodis and Gastrodia Combination 半夏白术天漫丸
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Formula 补中益气丸
Dan Gui Shao Yao Wan Dang Gui And Peony Powder 當歸芍藥散
Dang Gui Wan Tangkuei Powder 當歸湯
Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan Ledebouriella Pills to Sagely Unblock 防风通圣丸
Fang Ji Huang Qi Wan Stephania and Astragalus Teapills 防己黄芪汤
Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan Aconite Regulate Middle Pills 附子理中丸
Gan Bing Zhi Ben Wan Liver Disease Recovery Pills 肝病治本丸
Gui Pi Wan Restore the Spleen Formula 归脾丸
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Wan Agastache Powder to Correct the Qi 藿香正气丸
Jia Wei Gui Pi Wan Augmented Restore The Spleen Decoction 加味归脾丸
Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan Free and Easy Wanderer Pills 加味逍遥丸
Jian Pi Wan Strengthen Spleen Pills 健脾片
Jiang Tang Wan Lower Blood Sugar Pill 降糖片
Qi Xue Da Bu Wan Nourish Qi & Blood Pills 气血大补丸
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang Wan Clear Summer Heat and Augment the Qi
Ren Shen Yang Rong Wan Ginseng Decoction to Nourish the Nutritive Qi 人参养荣丸
Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan Ginseng, Poria & Atractylodes Pills 参苓白术丸
Shi Quan Da Bu Wan Ten Tonics Nourishment Pills
Si Jun Zi Tang Wan Four Gentlemen Teapills 四君子汤
Tong Xie Yao Fang Wan Important Pills for Painful Diarrhea / Calm Wind Pills
Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan Black Chicken White Phoenix Pills
Wu Ling San Wan Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria 五苓散
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Wan Aucklandia, Amomi & Six Gentlemen Pills 香砂六君子丸
Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan Aucklandia Amomi Nurture Stomach Pills 香砂养胃丸
Xiao Yao Wan Free and Easy Wanderer 逍遥丸
Yi Gan Wan Restrain The Liver Powder 抑肝散
Yu Ping Feng Wan Jade Windscreen Formula 玉屏風丸

Conditions / Symptoms (4 connections)