Atractylodes Rhizome vs Baekchul Korean

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Atractylodes Rhizome

Atractylodes macrocephala

Digestive

Baekchul Korean

Atractylodes japonica

Digestive

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Atractylodes Rhizome

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Baekchul Korean

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Principal TCM spleen tonic used to strengthen spleen qi, dry dampness, stabilize the exterior, and prevent miscarriage. A foundational herb in digestive and immune formulas.

Korean version of white atractylodes used in Hanbang medicine for digestive tonification, immune support, and dampness elimination.

Active Compounds

atractylone, beta-eudesmol, atractylodin, polysaccharides

atractylone, beta-eudesmol, atractylodides, polysaccharides, sesquiterpenes

Traditional Uses

Strengthen spleen qi, Dry dampness, Stabilize the exterior, Prevent miscarriage and calm fetus

Spleen and digestive weakness in Hanbang medicine, Edema from dampness, Immune deficiency, Fetal restlessness in pregnancy

Modern Uses

Digestive tonic, Immune modulation, Antidiarrheal, Hepatoprotective

Digestive tonic, Immunomodulatory, Diuretic, Adaptogenic

Adult Dosage

6-12g dried rhizome or 500-1000mg extract daily

6-12g dried rhizome in decoction; 500mg extract twice daily

Contraindications

Yin deficiency with fire in TCM, Avoid in conditions of excess

Yin deficiency with heat

Side Effects

GI dryness, Rare allergic reactions

Dry mouth, Thirst

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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