The difference between Atractylodes macrocephala and stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala

Atractylodes can be seen in Chinese medicine stores, but the Atractylodes we see have been processed and cut into small pieces, looking a bit like wood. If the Atractylodes macrocephala is not sliced, it will look like ginger when viewed from a distance, because it is very similar in shape and color. The most common word related to Atractylodes macrocephala is stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala. So what is the difference between Atractylodes macrocephala and stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala?

Atractylodes generally refers to raw Atractylodes. When it is stir-fried with sand or wheat bran, it is called fried Atractylodes. Fried Atractylodes can be divided into three types: moxibustion Atractylodes, scorched Atractylodes and soil-fried Atractylodes. It is mainly used to treat symptoms such as spleen deficiency, poor appetite, abdominal distension and diarrhea, phlegm and fluid, dizziness and palpitations, edema, spontaneous sweating, and fetal movement disorder. The effects of Atractylodes macrocephala vary depending on the processing method. 1. Raw Atractylodes macrocephala tends to strengthen the spleen and promote bowel movements. 2. Fried Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted Atractylodes macrocephala) tends to dry out dampness. 3. Scorched Atractylodes macrocephala tends to warm the body, eliminate cold and dampness, and astringe and stop diarrhea. 4. Fried Atractylodes macrocephala tends to strengthen the spleen and stomach, stop diarrhea and vomiting.

The Latin name of Atractylodes is Atractylodes macrocephala. Also known as Fuji, Yushu, Dongbaizhu, Xishu, Yangfu, Wushu, Pianshu, Atractylodes, etc., it is a perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family and the Atractylodes genus. It likes cool climate and its rhizomes are used as medicine, which has many medicinal functions. It is mainly distributed in mountainous wetlands in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and other places. Atractylodes macrocephala has the effects of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, drying dampness and promoting diuresis, stopping sweating, and calming the fetus. It is used for spleen deficiency, poor appetite, abdominal distension and diarrhea, phlegm and fluid, dizziness and palpitations, edema, spontaneous sweating, and fetal movement disorder. "Medical Origin" records: "It removes dampness and replenishes dryness, harmonizes the middle and replenishes qi, warms the middle, removes dampness from the spleen and stomach, removes stomach heat, strengthens the spleen and stomach, promotes diet, and stabilizes pregnancy."

1. Diuretic effect: It has obvious and lasting diuretic effect, and is effective on various animals such as rats, rabbits and dogs.

2. Hypoglycemic effect: When rabbits were gavaged with the decoction or extract, their blood sugar level was slightly reduced. Intragastric administration of the decoction to rats accelerated the assimilation of glucose in the body and thus lowered blood sugar. Oral administration of the decoction to mice has the effect of protecting the liver and preventing the reduction of glycogen caused by carbon tetrachloride.

3. Strengthening effect: Intragastric administration of 1 mol or 6 g/kg of Atractylodes macrocephala decoction can promote weight gain and enhance swimming endurance in mice. Atractylodes macrocephala can enhance the phagocytic function of the reticuloendothelial system, activate the reticuloendothelial system of mice, promote the phagocytic function of peritoneal macrophages in mice, and significantly increase the phagocytic percentage of macrophages, phagocytic index and lysosomal digestion average compared with the control group. In cases of leukopenia, Atractylodes macrocephala has the effect of increasing white blood cells. Atractylodes can also increase the lymphocyte transformation rate and natural rosette formation rate, promote cellular immune function, and significantly increase IgG. It shows that Atractylodes macrocephala has the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, strengthening the body and improving disease resistance.