Cang Zhu vs Pineapple Weed

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cang Zhu

Atractylodes lancea

Digestive

Pineapple Weed

Matricaria discoidea

Digestive

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Cang Zhu

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Pineapple Weed

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM rhizome for dampness elimination, digestive bloating, and joint pain from dampness.

Small daisy relative found along roadsides worldwide with pineapple-like fragrance, used in folk medicine similarly to chamomile for digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

Atractylodin, Beta-eudesmol, Hinesol, Atractylone

alpha-bisabolol, azulene, luteolin, apigenin, chamazulene

Traditional Uses

Dampness elimination, Digestive bloating, Diarrhea, Night blindness

Digestive conditions similarly to chamomile in folk medicine, Children's digestive complaints, Anxiety and insomnia, Wound healing topically

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory research, Gastroprotective, Anti-obesity studies

Antispasmodic, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Sedative

Adult Dosage

5-10g in decoction daily

2-4g fresh or dried herb tea 3x daily

Contraindications

Yin deficiency, Qi deficiency, Excessive sweating

Allergy to Asteraceae, Pregnancy in large doses

Side Effects

Dry mouth, Thirst

Rare allergic reactions in chamomile-sensitive individuals

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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