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Bai Zhu or white atractylodes as it is often times known is a very effective cheap tonic
that we use for people who have weakened immune systems or a weak digestive system. This particular
herb is often times combined with other herbs to really help to build that immune system.
It can be used either in a formula given by a Chinese herbalist or we can actually add
that to our food. It is another one that we like to make congies out of or to add to chicken
soup to build that tonic energy up quite a bit. There is often a substitute that we add
for it called conzu and that is the black atractylodes and it is slightly more drying
so somebody who has a lot of phlegm and is just really moist all the time you might want
to use its stronger cousin the black atractylode or if we are looking for a general tonic effect
with a little bit of bloating maybe some loose stool, the fizu is a wonderful choice. Make
sure that it has some nice color to it that it is not too faded and not too dark and also
not too crumply. We want it to actually have a little bit of play even though it is a very
strong solid root so find some fizu at your local Chinese herbalist and enjoy.