Atractylodes macrocephala: diuretic effect when eaten by women.

What is bai zhu herb? 

Many people don't know it very well. Atractylodes macrocephala is a bit similar to Aoki Tohzi. Atractylodes macrocephala is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine, but our understanding of it is limited to Chinese medicine. So, what are the effects of Atractylodes macrocephala? Let's learn about Atractylodes macrocephala below.

The efficacy and role of Atractylodes macrocephala

1. Bai zhu herb can alleviate dryness, borrow gluten into the middle, and strengthen the spleen and reduce swelling.

To invigorate the spleen and replenish qi, dry dampness and diuresis, antiperspirant, anti-fetus. Used for spleen deficiency, lack of food, abdominal distension, diarrhea, dizziness, palpitations, edema, spontaneous sweating, and fetal movement

2. Adjust the gastrointestinal motility function.

 Atractylodes macrocephala decoction has an exciting effect under normal circumstances

When the bowel is excited by the action of acetylcholine, Atractylodes macrocephala shows an inhibitory effect

3. Enhance the body's immune function.

Atractylodes macrocephala can significantly enhance the ability of white blood cells to swallow Staphylococcus aureus.

The efficacy and role of Atractylodes macrocephala

1. It can alleviate dryness, borrow gluten into the middle, and strengthen the spleen and reduce swelling.To invigorate the spleen and replenish qi, dry dampness and diuresis, antiperspirant, anti-fetus. Used for spleen deficiency, lack of food, abdominal distension, diarrhea, dizziness, palpitations, edema, spontaneous sweating, and fetal movement

2. Adjust the gastrointestinal motility function. Atractylodes macrocephala decoction has an exciting effect under normal circumstances When the bowel is excited by the action of acetylcholine, Atractylodes macrocephala shows an inhibitory effect

3. Enhance the body's immune function

Atractylodes macrocephala can significantly enhance the ability of white blood cells to swallow Staphylococcus aureus.

4. Anti-stress

Atractylodes macrocephala has the effects of anti-fatigue and enhancing the function of adrenal cortex.

5. Diuretic

It has obvious and long-lasting diuretic effect and can promote the excretion of electrolytes, especially sodium. Intravenous injection of Baizhu decoction in dogs without anesthesia will increase the urine output by 9 times and the effect lasts for 5 hours; gavage can increase the urine output by 2-3 times and the effect lasts for 6-7 hours. Atractylodes macrocephala does not affect the antidiuretic effect of pituitary gland. The diuretic mechanism of Atractylodes macrocephala may be related to inhibiting electrolyte reabsorption and increasing the excretion of Na+, K+ and CI-.

6. Inhibit uterine contractions

The efficacy of Atractylodes macrocephala is related to its inhibition of uterine contraction.

7. Anti-oxidation and anti-aging

Atractylodes has an antioxidant effect. It can effectively inhibit lipid peroxidation, reduce the content of tissue lipid peroxide, and avoid harmful substances from damaging the structure and function of tissue cells. Atractylodes macrocephala has the effect of delaying the aging of the aged kidneys and can significantly improve the structure of the aged kidneys.

The benefits of women taking atractylodes

1. Sedation

The essential oil of Atractylodes macrocephala has a calming effect.

2. Vascular dilation

Atractylodes macrocephala has a vasodilator effect and has an inhibitory effect on the heart.

3. Anti-gastric ulcer

Atractylodes macrocephala can inhibit the secretion of gastric juice in pyloric ligated mice and prevent gastric mucosal damage.

4. Antioxidant effect

Atractylodes macrocephala can reduce lipid peroxidation and enhance the body's ability to remove free radicals.

5. Antibacterial effect

Atractylodes macrocephala has an inhibitory effect on Epidermophyton flocculus, Cardia astrocytes and Meningococcus.

6. Diuretic effect

Atractylodes macrocephala can promote the excretion of electrolytes, perhaps due to the inhibition of renal tubular reabsorption.

7. Improve immunity

Atractylodes macrocephala can increase the phagocytic function of the reticuloendothelial system and increase lymphocytes and immunoglobulins.

Atractylodes Pork Belly Congee

Atractylodes macrocephala 10g, pork belly slices 50g, betel nut 5g, ginger 3 slices, japonica rice 100g. First wash the pork belly slices and put them in a casserole; in addition, put atractylodes, betel nut, and ginger in a gauze bag and put them in the pot. Add water and cook until the pork belly slices are boiled. Remove the belly slices and discard the medicine bag. Then boil the japonica rice in a soup pot until the rice is rotten and the soup is thick, adding less seasonings. This porridge has the power of invigorating qi and invigorating the spleen, regulating qi and zhong. It is more suitable for patients with weak spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, full stomach after eating, bad food and cold. Take 1 dose every 1 to 2 days, drink porridge and eat belly slices for 1 to 2 weeks.

Atractylodes pie

250g of raw Atractylodes macrocephala, ground and roasted. 250g jujube, boiled and pitted. 500g flour, mixed to make cakes, eaten as a snack. This cake has the effects of invigorating the spleen and replenishing qi, strengthening the intestines and relieving diarrhea. Treatment of spleen deficiency and less food, chronic diarrhea. Especially good for old age and children.

Conclusion: For Atractylodes macrocephala, we learned that it is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, used to treat a variety of diseases, and has the effects of invigorating the spleen and diuresis and anti-fetus. However, there is one thing: Atractylodes macrocephala is the most bitter and dry, which can help burn and injure the yin, so it is recommended not to take it frequently. There is also a reminder that in your daily life, don't take Chinese medicine casually by yourself, and you must follow the doctor's advice.