Atractylodes efficacy and edible methods recommended

Atractylodes is a perennial herb, and its rhizomes can be used as medicine for the treatment of various diseases.

Atractylodes is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine. A single herb can treat constipation, physical deficiency and sweating and other diseases. When combined with other herbs, it can also treat stroke, postpartum wind-cold, etc. Its medicinal effects should not be underestimated.

The efficacy and role of atractylodes lancea rhizome

1. Antioxidant and anti-aging

Atractylodes has antioxidant properties. It can effectively inhibit lipid peroxidation, reduce the content of lipid peroxidation in tissue, avoid the damage of harmful substances to the structure and function of tissue cells, and can resist autoxidative hemolysis of mouse and human red blood cells.

2. Inhibit uterine contractions

The efficacy of Atractylodes tocolysis is related to its inhibition of uterine contractions. The alcohol extract and petroleum ether extract of Atractylodes Rhizoma significantly inhibited the spontaneous contraction of the isolated uterus of non-pregnant mice, as well as the uterine excitatory contraction caused by oxytocin and Motherwort, and the inhibitory effect increased with the increase of drug concentration , there is a dose-effect relationship.

3. Diuretic

Rats, rabbits, large gavage or intravenous injection of Baizhu decoction or liquid extract has obvious and long-lasting diuretic effect, which can promote the excretion of electrolytes, especially sodium.

4. Enhance hematopoietic function

Atractylodes atractylodes can promote mouse erythrocyte hematopoiesis. Subcutaneous injection of Baizhu decoction in mice for 3 days can significantly promote the generation of erythroid hematopoietic progenitor cells.

5. Anti-stress

Atractylodes atractylodes has anti-fatigue and enhance the function of adrenal cortex.

6. Enhance the immune function of the body

Atractylodes can significantly enhance the ability of leukocytes to phagocytose Staphylococcus aureus.

7. Liver protection

Gavage of Baizhu decoction in mice can prevent and treat the liver injury caused by carbon tetrachloride, reduce the decrease of liver glycogen and the degeneration and necrosis of liver cells, promote the growth of liver cells, and reduce the elevated ALT.

8. Anti-ulcer

The acetone extract of Atractylodes Rhizoma by gavage has obvious inhibitory effect on gastric mucosal injury in rats caused by hydrochloric acid-ethanol. Administration through the duodenum can inhibit the secretion of gastric juice in pylorus ligated rats, reduce the acidity of gastric juice, and reduce the excretion of gastric acid and pepsin.

9. Effects on the digestive system

Adjust gastrointestinal motility.

How to eat atractylodes tcm?

Atractylodes atractylodes is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine. It has the functions of invigorating the spleen and nourishing qi, drying dampness and diuretic water, antiperspirant, and soothing the miscarriage. In addition to being matched with medicines, Atractylodes macrocephala can also be combined with food to form diet therapy.

1. Atractylodes crucian carp porridge

Ingredients: Atractylodes, crucian carp, rice, soup

Method: Wash and slice the crucian carp, wash and fry the Atractylodes into juice to remove the residue; then cook the crucian carp and japonica rice to make porridge, and finally add the medicinal juice and mix it thoroughly, then add sugar to taste.

Efficacy: It can be used for tocolysis.

2. Astragalus and Atractylodes tea

Material: Astragalus, Atractylodes, Windproof

Method: Put all the above three ingredients into a pot, then add an appropriate amount of water and boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and cook for about 20 minutes.

Efficacy: It can replenish the middle and replenish qi, increase autoimmune function, lower blood sugar, prevent myocardial infarction, etc.

3. Stewed chicken feet with lentils and Atractylodes: 10 grams of Atractylodes, 100 grams of lean pork, 25 grams of fried lentils, 20 grams of ham, 4 pairs of chicken feet, ginger slices, and appropriate amounts of salt. Wash the above materials separately, slice the ham meat and pork lean meat. Remove the nails from the chicken feet, cut open, crack the back of the knife, put them into the stew pot together with the ginger slices, add cold water 60% full, cover and simmer for 2 hours, then add pork and ham meat, when the soup dries up Season with salt.

Atractylodes atractylodes is especially suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, poor appetite, low digestive function, and prone to sweating. It can help them to strengthen the spleen and stomach and increase appetite.