Herbal Information for Cang Zhu in Cut Form

Common Name: Atractylodes Black

Botanical Name: Rhizoma Atractylodis

Channels/Medians:  Stomach, Spleen

Pin Yin Name: Cang Zhu

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size: One Pound (1 lb.)

Form:  Cut Form, Lab-Tested

Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.

Origin: China

Brand: Nuherbs Lab Tested

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.  Do not use with loose, watery bowels.

California Prop 65 

Black Atractylodes Properties

• Spicy
• Bitter
• Warm
• Aromatic
• Tonic
• Dries Dampness
• Expels wind-damp-cold
• Benefits Vision

Supportive Actions: 

• Dries damp and strengthens the spleen
  For damp obstruction or accumulation in the Middle Jiao. Improves and eases abdominal and epigastric distension. Benefits stomach ailments such as nausea and vomiting. The middle Jiao is everything between the diaphragm and the umbilicus, which includes the middle back, and upper abdomen.
  
  
• Dispels wind, sweating and releases the exterior
  For wind damp exterior disorders with symptoms such as headaches, body aches and fever associated with chills. Additionally aids in  blocked nasal passages and a lack of sweating.

• Dries Dampness in the Lower Jiao
  Cang Zhu supports for damp heat conditions such as Damp Leg Qi, aching and swollen joints.
  
  
• Improves the Eyes
  Assists in enriching eye health, and diminished vision.

Check out our How to Use Bulk Herbs page to see how to use herbs correctly. Our web page is constantly expanding, as of today we have articles on:

• How to make salves, poultice, tinctures, teas, capsules, gargles, and foot bathes.
  
  

About Nuherbs Lab Tested Quality

Each batch of herbs is dual-lab tested by our in-house lab and independent third party lab. Our in-house lab is equipped with instruments such as a high performance liquid chromatography, moisture determination meter, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, etc.

In addition, the following additional tests are performed:

• Micro bacteria
• Pesticides - over 200 pesticides tested for (Uab 2000 screen).
• Heavy Metals - Lead, Mercury and Arsenic

Traditional Chinese Herbs encompasses the use of different parts of plants, such as the leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and seeds. These plant parts are often used as a tea, decoctions, extracts, made into capsules or even a footbath. These bulk herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony and balance.

We encourage you to educate yourself on herbs and supplements, by researching reputable sites, and books. Having an open discussion with your physician on what will be most beneficial for your health issues. And lastly discussing interaction of herbs and pharmaceuticals with your pharmacist or physician.

References:  alternativehealing.org