What is Atractylodis Macrocephalae? Atractylodes macrocephala, a common Chinese herb, belongs to the Asteraceae family. Its rhizome is the main medicinal part, with a slightly sweet and bitter taste, and has great medicinal value. In Chinese medicine, Atractylodes macrocephala is considered to have the effects of strengthening the spleen and vital energy, drying dampness and inducing diuresis, and stopping sweating and tranquilizing the fetus. It sounds very...