Cang Zhu Powder Atractylodes Rhizome Fine Ground Traditional Herbal Powder 500g

Cang Zhu Powder, known in TCM as Cang Zhu (苍术), is finely ground from the dried rhizome of Atractylodes lancea. This aromatic bitter-warm herb is traditionally associated with drying dampness and supporting healthy digestion in classical Chinese herbal practice. Offered as a pure ground powder with no additives, it is suitable for decoctions, powders, and traditional formulas. This product is a food-grade botanical and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Finely ground Cang Zhu (苍术) rhizome powder from Atractylodes lancea
• No additives, milled from whole dried rhizome in its natural form
• A bitter, warm herb traditionally used in TCM to dry dampness
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal powders, and classical formulas
• 500g bulk-friendly pack suitable for both retail and wholesale use

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light brown to grayish-brown with a fine, dry texture. It carries a characteristic strong aromatic fragrance with a pungent, slightly bitter taste typical of Atractylodes rhizome.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to herbal decoctions prepared from traditional formulas
• Blend into classical powder formulas as directed by a practitioner
• Incorporate into culinary or seasonal herbal recipes in small amounts
• Use in traditional dampness-focused herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Cang Zhu is bitter, pungent, and warm, and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. It has long been used to dry dampness, strengthen the spleen, dispel wind-damp, and improve clear vision. Traditionally it appears in classical formulas such as Ping Wei San, often paired with Chen Pi and Hou Po, and is also used in seasonal practices such as Duanwu herbal customs.

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