What are the effects and functions of Atractylodes?

In fact, Atractylodes macrocephala can be said to be a medicinal material that is relatively easy for us to use and understand. It is mainly used in clinical practice for sedation, vasodilation and anti-gastric ulcer. It also has the effects of protecting the liver, promoting bile secretion and diuresis, and can also enhance the body's immunity.

1. The main effects of Atractylodes macrocephala include sedation, vasodilation, anti-coagulation, anti-gastric ulcer, liver protection and choleretic, diuresis, strengthening, improving immunity, anti-oxidation, and antibacterial.

2. Atractylodes macrocephala is good for strengthening the spleen and drying dampness, and is often used raw for drying dampness and promoting diuresis. Atractylodes macrocephala is sweet, bitter, warm and non-toxic. It can strengthen the exterior, stop sweating and help digestion. It can be used to treat fetal movement disorder, phlegm and dampness, and spleen deficiency and diarrhea.

3. Sedative effect: The essential oil of Atractylodes macrocephala has a sedative effect.

4. Vasodilation: Atractylodes macrocephala has a vasodilating effect and has an inhibitory effect on the heart.

5. Anti-coagulation: Daily oral administration of the decoction to rats can significantly prolong the coagulation time. Significant blood sugar lowering effect.

6. Anti-gastric ulcer: Atractylodes macrocephala can inhibit the secretion of gastric juice in pylorus ligated mice and has a preventive effect on gastric mucosal damage.

7. Protect the liver and promote bile secretion: Atractylodes macrocephala can inhibit the increase of serum AST, ALT and LDH in mice caused by carbon tetrachloride.

8. Diuretic effect: Atractylodes can promote the excretion of electrolytes, perhaps by inhibiting renal tubular reabsorption.

9. Strengthening effect: It can increase the weight of mice, enhance muscle strength and increase swimming endurance.

10. Improve immunity: Atractylodes macrocephala can increase the phagocytic function of the reticuloendothelial system and increase lymphocytes and immunoglobulins.

11. Antioxidant effect: Atractylodes can reduce lipid peroxidation and enhance the body's ability to remove free radicals.

12. Antibacterial effect: Atractylodes has inhibitory effects on Epidermophyton floccosum, Carinella asteroides and meningococci.

13. Anti-tumor: Atractylodes macrocephala has inhibitory effects on mouse sarcoma S180, Ehrlich ascites carcinoma and lymphosarcoma.