Cang Zhu Atractylodes Rhizome 500g Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction and Aromatherapy

Cang Zhu (苍术), the dried rhizome of Atractylodes lancea, is a classic Chinese herbal material supplied as whole dried slices. In TCM theory it is pungent and bitter with warm properties and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. This Inner Mongolia cultivated lot is sun-dried and suitable for decoction, powders, or traditional aromatherapy use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Cang Zhu (苍术) dried Atractylodes lancea rhizome from Inner Mongolia cultivation
• Sun-dried whole slices suitable for decoction pieces or grinding
• Traditionally used in TCM to dry dampness and strengthen the spleen
• Aromatic rhizome commonly used as a natural incense or sachet material
• 500g bulk loose pack for home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show a grayish-brown exterior with yellowish-white to orange-brown flesh and visible dark oil dots. The texture is firm and starchy, and the aroma is characteristically strong, fragrant, and slightly camphor-like. Decocted taste is traditionally described as pungent and bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Grind into powder for custom herbal blends
• Burn or heat as a traditional aromatherapy and air-fumigating herb
• Fill sachets for seasonal herbal fragrance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Cang Zhu is traditionally used to dry dampness, strengthen the spleen, and dispel wind-damp, and it appears in classic formulas such as Ping Wei San. Traditionally it is also paired with herbs like Hou Po and Chen Pi in decoctions. Folk custom includes burning Cang Zhu during Dragon Boat Festival and humid seasons to fragrance and purify indoor air.

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