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Atractylodes

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Atractylodes macrocephala

Description: Atractylodes is a perennial plant native to northeast Asia. It is from asteraceae (compositae) family. Its rhizome and root is used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Athletic performance RatingRating

    Atractylodes increases muscle strength, muscle mass and endurance. Take atractylodes daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Diabetes type II RatingRating

    Atractylodes improves glucose metabolism; reduces blood sugar. Take atractylodes daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Edema RatingRating

    Atractylodes is a diuretic; reduces swellings, edema and water retention. Take atractylodes daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Indigestion RatingRating

    Atractylodes improves digestion; increases nutrient absorption. Take atractylodes daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Leukemia RatingRating

    Atractylodes fights cancer. Take atractylodes daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Gastroenteritis Rating

    Atractylodes promotes stomach and intestinal health; alleviates symptoms. Take atractylodes daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Night blindness Rating

    Atractylodes improves night vision. Take atractylodes daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Appetite enhancer RatingRating

    Atractylodes is an appetite enhancer; stimulates appetite. Take atractylodes daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRating

    Atractylodes is a digestive; improves and stimulates digestion. Take atractylodes daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRating

    Atractylodes is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take atractylodes daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Hypoglycemic RatingRating

    Atractylodes is a hypoglycemic; reduces blood sugar. Take atractylodes daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Calmative Rating

    Atractylodes is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take atractylodes daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Diaphoretic Rating

    Atractylodes is a diaphoretic; promotes sweating. Take atractylodes daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take atractylodes daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. The safety for pregnant or breast-feeding women, for children and for people with kidney or liver disease is unknown.

Available Forms

Atractylodes is available in capsule, tincture, powder and bulk form.

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