Atractylodes
OTHER NAME(S): AMK, ATR, Atractylenolide, Atractylénolide, Atractylode Blanc, Atractylode Gris, Atractylodis Radix, Bai Zhu, Bai-Zhu Atractylodes, Byaki-Jutsu, Byakujutsu, Cang Zhu, Chang Zhe, Jutsu, Khod Kha Mao, Largehead Atractylodes, Paekch'ul, Red Atractylodes, Rhizoma Atractylodis, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macroce, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rhizome d'Atractylode, So-Jutsu, White Atractylodes, White Atractylodis, Atractylodes lancea, Atractylodes chinensis, Atractylis lancea, Atractylodes ovata, Atractylis ovata, Atractylodes japonica, Atractylodes macrocephala, Bai-Zhu, Cangzhu, Atractolydes Macrocephala, Atractilodes
Overview
Atractylodes is a group of flowering plants native to eastern Asia. Its roots are used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
Atractylodes contains chemicals that might help with digestion and reduce pain and swelling. It also contains chemicals that might prevent cancer cells from growing.
People use atractylodes for stomach pain, common cold, lung cancer, obesity, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
We currently have no information for Atractylodes overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if atractylodes is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if atractylodes is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy: Atractylodes is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth during pregnancy. In animals, it has caused death or harm in unborn babies. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if atractylodes is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Allergy to ragweed and related plants: Atractylodes may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others.
Bleeding disorders: Atractylodes might slow blood clotting. Taking atractylodes might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.
Surgery: Atractylodes might slow blood clotting. This might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using atractylodes at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
- Hexobarbital interacts with AtractylodesAtractylodes might increase the effects of hexobarbital. Taking atractylodes along with hexobarbital might cause too much sleepiness.
- Medications for estrogen sensitive cancers (Aromatase inhibitors) interacts with AtractylodesSome types of cancer are affected by hormones in the body. Estrogen-sensitive cancers are cancers that are affected by estrogen levels in the body. Medications for estrogen sensitive cancers help decrease estrogen in the body. Atractylodes might also decrease estrogen in the body. Taking atractylodes along with medications for estrogen-sensitive cancers might decrease estrogen in the body too much.
- Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with AtractylodesAtractylodes might slow blood clotting. Taking atractylodes along with medications that also slow blood clotting might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Minor Interaction
Be watchful with this combination
- Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) substrates) interacts with AtractylodesSome medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Atractylodes might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications. This could change the effects and side effects of these medications.
- Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) substrates) interacts with AtractylodesSome medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Atractylodes might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications. This could change the effects and side effects of these medications.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of atractylodes might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
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