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*Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of atractylodes during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use. | *Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of atractylodes during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use. | ||
*Allergy to ragweed and related plants: Atractylodes may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking atractylodes. | *Allergy to ragweed and related plants: Atractylodes may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking atractylodes. | ||
| + | * Contraindicated in those with Yin Deficiency with Heat signs. | ||
| + | *Contraindicated in those with extreme thirst due to injured fluids. | ||
| + | * Contraindicated in those with Qi Stagnation with feelings of distention and oppression. | ||
| + | * This herb may enhance the inhibitory effect of omeprazole. | ||
| + | * Use with caution for patients who take anticoagulants such as heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and enoxaprin (Lovenox) or antiplatelet medications such as aspirin, dipyridamole (Persantine), and clopidogrel (Plavix). | ||
| + | * Concurrent use with diuretics such as chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, furmoside (Lasix), bumetinide (Bumex) and torsemide (Demadex) may lead to increased elimination of water and/or electrolytes. | ||
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==The benefits of Atractylodes are== | ==The benefits of Atractylodes are== | ||
*Loss of appetite. Developing research shows that taking a purified atractylodes ingredient called atractylenolide seems to improve appetite in people who have lost weight due to stomach cancer. | *Loss of appetite. Developing research shows that taking a purified atractylodes ingredient called atractylenolide seems to improve appetite in people who have lost weight due to stomach cancer. | ||
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Other Names:AMK, ATR, Atractylenolide, Atractylénolide, Atractylis lancea, Atractylis ovata, Atractylode Blanc, Atractylode Gris, Atractylodes chinensis, Atractylodes japonica, Atractylodes lancea, Atractylodes macrocephala, Atractylodes ovata, Atractylodis Radix, Bai Zhu, Bai-Zhu Atractylodes, Byaki-Jutsu, Cang Zhu, Cangzhu, Chang Zhe, Jutsu, Paekch'ul, Red Atractylodes, Rhizoma Atractylodis, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macroce, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rhizome d’Atractylode, So-Jutsu, White Atractylodes, White Atractylodis.
Atractylodes is a plant. People use the root to make medicine.
Special Precautions of Atractylodes
- Atractylenolide, a chemical found in atractylodes, seems to be safe when taken in appropriate amounts (1.32 grams daily) for a short period of time (up to seven weeks). It can cause nausea, dry mouth, and leave a bad taste in the mouth.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of atractylodes during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
- Allergy to ragweed and related plants: Atractylodes may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking atractylodes.
- Contraindicated in those with Yin Deficiency with Heat signs.
- Contraindicated in those with extreme thirst due to injured fluids.
- Contraindicated in those with Qi Stagnation with feelings of distention and oppression.
- This herb may enhance the inhibitory effect of omeprazole.
- Use with caution for patients who take anticoagulants such as heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and enoxaprin (Lovenox) or antiplatelet medications such as aspirin, dipyridamole (Persantine), and clopidogrel (Plavix).
- Concurrent use with diuretics such as chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, furmoside (Lasix), bumetinide (Bumex) and torsemide (Demadex) may lead to increased elimination of water and/or electrolytes.
The benefits of Atractylodes are
- Loss of appetite. Developing research shows that taking a purified atractylodes ingredient called atractylenolide seems to improve appetite in people who have lost weight due to stomach cancer.
- Used with other herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for treating lung cancer (ninjin-yoei-to) and complications of dialysis, a mechanical method for “cleaning the blood” when the kidneys have failed (shenling baizhu san).
- Used in Fu Zheng Therapy
- Joint pain (rheumatism)
- Indigestion
- Anorexia
- Stomachache
- Bloating
- Edema
- Diarrhea
- Tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi
- Spleen and Stomach Deficiency with diarrhea, fatigue, a sallow complexion and lack of appetite
- Spleen Yang failure to rise
- Dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism
- Spleen Damp or accumulation of fluids affecting the digestion
- Edema and reduced urination due to Spleen Deficiency (failure to transform and transport)
- Tan Yin, masses, swelling
- Auxiliary for Damp painful obstruction
- Stabilizes the Exterior and stops sweating
- Qi Deficiency with spontaneous sweating (Wei Qi Deficiency)
- With appropriate herbs, other types of sweating
- Calms the fetus
- Restless fetus disorder due to Spleen Qi Deficiency
- With appropriate herbs, other types of Restless Fetus Disorder
