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 single-herb powder preserves the whole botanical form in milled form, offering the warm, aromatic and bitter character traditionally associated with this classic Chinese herb. In TCM theory, Cang Zhu is pungent, bitter and warm, and is traditionally linked to the spleen and stomach channels. It is commonly used in herbal formulas, decoctions and external applications, and is sold as a food-grade agricultural product for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Finely milled powder made from dried Atractylodes lancea rhizome
• Known in TCM as Cang Zhu (苍术), a classic aromatic bitter herb
• Freshly ground from new stock for retained aroma and character
• Suitable for decoction blending, formula powders and external herbal use
• Supplied as a 500g pack of food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light brown to grayish-brown with a fine, dry texture. It carries a strong aromatic, camphor-like fragrance and a distinctly pungent, bitter taste when sampled or decocted, characteristic of quality Cang Zhu.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Blend into traditional herbal decoctions or formula powders
• Combine with other herbs for customized powder prescriptions
• Use in external herbal applications such as foot soaks
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal preparations at home

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Cang Zhu has long been valued for its aromatic, drying character and is traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and resolving dampness. It appears in classic formulas such as Ping Wei San, often paired with Chen Pi and Hou Po, and is also traditionally burned or steeped for external use. Practitioners historically favored it in humid seasons and in damp regional climates.

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