What is the difference between Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes macrocephala?
In the field of traditional Chinese medicine, Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes macrocephala are two common medicinal materials. Although they have similar names, they have significant differences in efficacy, application and meridians of nature and flavor. This article will compare the differences between these two medicinal materials in detail and demonstrate their characteristics through structured data.
1. Origin and botanical characteristics
| Project | Atractylodes | Atractylodes |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Atractylodes | Atractylodes |
| scientific name | Atractylodes lancea | Atractylodes macrocephala |
| Medicinal parts | Rhizome | Rhizome |
2. Meridian distribution of nature and flavor
| Project | Atractylodes | Atractylodes |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual taste | pungent, bitter, warm | Sweet, bitter, warm |
| Meridian tropism | Spleen, Stomach, Liver Meridians | Spleen and stomach meridians |
3. Efficacy and clinical application
| Project | Atractylodes | Atractylodes |
|---|---|---|
| Main functions | Dry dampness, strengthen the spleen, dispel wind and cold, and improve eyesight. | Replenishing qi and strengthening the spleen, drying dampness and diuresis, antiperspirant and preventing miscarriage |
| Applicable symptoms | Dampness in the middle burner, wind-cold dampness, night blindness | Spleen deficiency, less food, edema, spontaneous sweating, and fetal movements |
4. Modern Research
Modern pharmacological research shows that both Atractylodes and Atractylodes contain active ingredients such as volatile oils and polysaccharides, but their specific mechanisms of action are different:
| Project | Atractylodes | Atractylodes |
|---|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Atractylodes ketone, β-cineol | Atractylodes lactone, Atractylodes polysaccharide |
| Pharmacological effects | Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, regulating gastrointestinal function | Immunomodulation, antioxidant, liver protection |
5. Precautions for use
Although both Atractylodes and Atractylodes are commonly used medicinal materials, you should pay attention to the following differences when using them:
| Project | Atractylodes | Atractylodes |
|---|---|---|
| Taboo | Use with caution in those with yin deficiency and internal heat. | Use with caution in those with qi stagnation and distension. |
| Incompatibility | Not suitable for use with gypsum | Not suitable for use with Veratrum |
6. Summary
Although Atractylodes and Atractylodes both belong to the Asteraceae family, they have different emphasis in nature, flavor, efficacy and application. Atractylodes is mainly used for drying dampness and dispelling wind, and is suitable for treating dampness syndrome that traps the spleen and wind-cold-damp paralysis. Atractylodes mainly nourishes qi and strengthens the spleen, and is often used for spleen deficiency syndrome and miscarriage. During clinical use, selection should be based on specific symptoms and attention should be paid to incompatibility.
Through the above comparison, we can understand the difference between the two more clearly and provide a reference for the practice of traditional Chinese medicine.
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