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Atractylodes macrocephala

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Atractylodes macrocephala (simplified Chinese: 白术; traditional Chinese: 白朮; pinyin: báizhú) is a species of Atractylodes that grows in central China.

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Atractylodes macrocephala (simplified Chinese: 白术; traditional Chinese: 白朮; pinyin: báizhú) is a species of Atractylodes that grows in central China. The roots are consumed as a Chinese herbal medicine.

Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026

Y học cổ truyền Trung Quốc sử dụng phần thân rễ (tức phần củ) của bạch truật làm một vị thuốc bổ khí kiện tỳ (tiêu hóa), trừ thấp hóa ứ, cầm mồ hôi và an thai. Vị này có tính ôn, vị đắng và ngọt, có lợi cho tỳ (lá lách) và vị (dạ dày).

Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026

Life cycle

From seed to product

Rhizome planting

One- to two-year-old **rhizomes** are cut into 2–3-bud setts, treated against rot and planted where drainage is good.

Sprouting

The rhizome roots down and shoots push through the soil; the plant begins photosynthesising and storing reserves.

Growth & flowering

In season the plant opens **white-purple flower heads, September–November**, adding colour and nectar for insects.

New rhizomes & harvest

After a full growing season the plant retreats to its storage organ; **2–3-year-old rhizomes dug in autumn–winter**.

Uses

  • The roots are consumed as a Chinese herbal medicine.
  • Vị này có tính ôn, vị đắng và ngọt, có lợi cho tỳ (lá lách) và vị (dạ dày).

Habitat & conservation

Atractylodes macrocephala (simplified Chinese: 白术; traditional Chinese: 白朮; pinyin: báizhú) is a species of Atractylodes that grows in central China.

Conservation

Atractylodes macrocephala has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.

References

  1. 1Wikipedia – Atractylodes macrocephala — Wikipedia,
  2. 2Kew POWO – Atractylodes macrocephala — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
  3. 3Wikidata – Q8208640 — Wikidata,
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