Differences: Atractylodes macrocephala mainly focuses on invigorating qi and spleen, and is mostly used for people with spleen deficiency and dampness, and tends to deficiency syndrome;
Atractylodes lancea is mainly bitter, warm, dampness-drying and spleen-strengthening, which is suitable for those with excessive dampness and turbidity.
In addition, Atractylodes macrocephala can also diuretic, antiperspirant and prevent miscarriage; Atractylodes lancea can also sweat and relieve exterior syndrome, dispel wind and remove dampness, and improve eyesight.
All of them are the roots of compositae plants, but the planting sources are different, and the identification mainly depends on the characteristics. There are many differences in microstructure and chemical composition!
Their indications are also different! One belongs to the medicine of invigorating spleen and benefiting qi, and the other belongs to the medicine of eliminating dampness and strengthening spleen, and the clinical application is different!