Ingredient Spotlight

Atractylodes / Bai Zhu

Traditionally supports: Energy and vitality , Digestive well-being, Fluid balance, and Stress support

How It's Used

In Chinese herbal traditions, Atractylodes is prized for its ability to support the spleen and promote the smooth flow of energy (Qi). It is commonly used to help maintain balance by addressing dampness and supporting the body's natural water metabolism.

In Western herbal practices, Atractylodes is appreciated for its versatile properties, including its role in promoting balance and supporting overall vitality. Its uses range from encouraging natural resilience to supporting the body’s ability to manage everyday stress.

Fun Fact:Β A member of the sunflower family, Atractylodes boasts flowers with a star-like design. However, it’s the plant’s root that has been treasured for centuries in traditional herbal practices for its wide-ranging benefits.

β€œAtractylodes is so commonly used and well-regarded that its importance is commonly compared to that of ginseng. It is frequently used for anything from digestion, to stress, to immunity.”

- Lulu Ge, Founder

Screening for the anti-inflammatory activity of fractions and compounds from Atractylodes macrocephala koidz

In a clinical study conducted on mice, Atractylodes exhibited anti-inflammatory agents in acute and chronic inflammation.

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Atractylenolide I and Atractylenolide III Inhibit Lipopolysaccharide-induced TNF and NO Production in Macrophages

Both Atracyltlenolide I and Atractylenolide III are components of Bai Zhu and inhibit TNF-alpha and Nitric oxide production in lipopolysaccharide-induced macrophages.

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An atractylodes macrocephala koidz extract alleviates hyperandrogenism of polycystic ovarian syndrome

In a mouse model of PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome), Atractylodes’s methanol extract regulates gonadal hormone production and alleviates hyperandrogenism.

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