Is raw Atractylodes macrocephala better or fried Atractylodes macrocephala better?

Whether it is raw Atractylodes macrocephala or fried Atractylodes macrocephala, they are all Scutellaria baicalensis. Curious people may ask, what is the difference between stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala and raw Atractylodes macrocephala? Is fried Atractylodes macrocephala the same as raw Atractylodes macrocephala? The traditional Chinese medicine preparation of Scutellaria baicalensis is different, and it can be divided into raw Atractylodes macrocephala and fried Atractylodes macrocephala.

Raw Atractylodes: Pick out the residue from Scutellaria baicalensis, soak it in tap water until it is thoroughly moistened, then pick it out, cut it into slices, and dry it. Raw Atractylodes macrocephala is good at strengthening the spleen and stomach and moistening the intestines. When raw Atractylodes macrocephala is used to moisten the intestines, 30 grams can be used in decoction per day, and it is often used together with Citrus aurantium.

Stir-fried Atractylodes: Also known as roasted Scutellaria baicalensis, first sprinkle one portion of wheat bran in a hot pan, wait until smoke appears, then pour in 10 portions of Scutellaria baicalensis slices and stir-fry until light yellow, remove, sieve out the wheat bran and let cool. Fried Atractylodes macrocephala is good at eliminating dampness.

1. The difference between raw and fried Atractylodes macrocephala

Fried Atractylodes macrocephala focuses on eliminating dampness, while raw Atractylodes macrocephala focuses on strengthening the spleen and stomach. In clinical medical applications, fried Atractylodes can be used for systemic symptoms such as indigestion, abdominal distension, night sweats due to deficiency of the exterior, indigestion, and spleen and stomach disharmony. In particular, fatigue and drowsiness caused by excessive dampness and turbidity can be regulated and treated with fried Atractylodes. A lot of functions of raw Atractylodes are anti-aging, it can also control blood sugar, blood sugar, blood pressure, it also has anti-coagulation, anti-tumor effects. In clinical medicine, it can improve the body's Qi and enhance the body's immunity by moisturizing the stomach and intestines, it is beneficial for resisting diseases and protecting the liver.

2. The key use value of Scutellaria baicalensis

Scutellaria baicalensis is a common and important bulk Chinese herbal medicine, which has the functions of strengthening the spleen and stomach, promoting digestion, resolving dampness and promoting dampness, inhibiting sweat and nourishing the fetus. The underground rhizome of Scutellaria baicalensis contains volatile oil, the main components of which are rubiaeone, rubiae alcohol, baicalin, etc. It has certain effects on the treatment of ascites caused by liver cirrhosis, primary liver cancer, Meniere's syndrome, chronic low back pain, acute enteritis and leukocytopenia. Scutellaria baicalensis has a wide range of uses. In addition to being used as a medicine in medical prescriptions, it is also the key raw material for more than 40 kinds of traditional Chinese medicine preparations.

3. The efficacy of Atractylodes macrocephala

1.Scutellaria baicalensis tastes slightly bitter, sweet and warm in nature. It enters the spleen, liver and gallbladder meridians. Strengthen the spleen and replenish Qi, eliminate dampness and remove dampness, suppress sweating, and nourish the fetus. It is used for spleen deficiency, food stagnation, abdominal distension and diarrhea, phlegm and palpitations, edema, night sweats, and fetal movement disorder.

2. Softens the liver and eliminates dampness, quenches thirst, produces body fluid and quenches thirst, is most beneficial to the spleen essence, greatly strengthens the spleen and nourishes the stomach qi, lowers turbid yin and improves diet, is good at stopping vomiting, raises clear yang and eliminates water and food, and can treat diarrhea.

3. It can treat wind-cold-dampness, numb muscles, spasms and jaundice, suppress sweating, eliminate heat, aid digestion, and can be used as fried bait. Long-term consumption can benefit the body and prolong life, and prevent hunger.

4. Scutellaria baicalensis decoction and Sijunzi decoction have different levels of antibacterial effects on Salmonella typhi, Salmonella paratyphi A, Shigella flexneri, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc., but have no antibacterial effect.