Atractylodes Macrocephala
Botanical & Other Names: Atractylodes Rhizoma, Bai Zhu and White AtractylodesBai Zhu
Tonic Energy & Flavor: Bitter-Sweet
Meridian Affinity: Stomach, Sedative, Antibacterial and Diuretic
Astractylodes serves as a well-known energy and digestive tonic for men and women, and it is believed to strengthen the body and increase its resistance to disease. It is widely used by martial artists and athletes because of its vitality and endurance-enhancing additives that help improve muscle strength and fortitude. Inexpensive to cultivate, the herb also helps boost endurance during sexual intercourse among men or aid those suffering from sexual exhaustion after long durations of foreplay.
However, users found astractyloes provides more strength and energy when combined with panax ginseng, and several herbalists prescribe both remedies to increase and replenish energy.
Current research suggests that atractylodes can:
- Increase sexual endurance
- Enhance the phagocytic function of the mononuclear phagocyte system
- Promote cellular immunity and enhances the serum IgG.
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