CANG ZHU
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Rhizoma Atractyloids

Nomenclature

CANG ZHU
蒼朮
Rhizoma Atractyloids
Other Names

Atractyloids


Properties:

Acrid Bitter Aromatic
Spleen / SP Stomach / ST


Dosage and Toxicity

5 - 10 gm


Functions

Dries Dampness and strengthens spleen
Ping Wei San
Induces perspiration, dispels wind damp
Er Miao San, Er Zhu Tang
Tai Yin headache

Benefits the eyes (night blindness or diminished vision)


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