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Yao Dao
Cang Zhu (Fu Chao)

Cang Zhu (Fu Chao)

Rhizoma Atractylodis Lanceae seu Chinensis (ad intimum tost)苍术(炒)
Nature
Warm
Flavours
Aromatic, slightly Acrid/Pungent, slightly Bitter, Sweet
Meridians
Spleen, Stomach
Class
Aromatic Dampness-Transforming Medicinals (Fang Xiang Hua Shi Yao)
Dosage
3–10 g

Actions / Functions

  • Cang Zhu (Fu Chao): this preparation reinforces the action of supplementing the Spleen and drying of Dampness, being also used to clarify the eyes
  • Supplements the Spleen
  • Eliminates Dampness
  • Clarifies the eyes
  • Dries Dampness
  • Stops leucorrhoeas
  • Stops diarrhea