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Atractylodes is an important and great energy (Chi) tonic which is famous for regulating the digestive functions and as a powerful energy booster. It is widely used in China by athletes and martial artists, and in weight control programs. It has a mild diuretic action. Atractylodes may be used by anyone wishing to increase vitality. Atractylodes also invigorates the Yang energy of the body, providing power and strength to the body. In particular, it invigorates the Yang energy of the Spleen so that digestion is more efficient. Atractylodes is a powerful Qi tonic, almost in the same category of importance with other Qi tonics such as Astragalus and Codonopsis. In some ways, it may be more powerful even than Ginseng as an energy tonic. Many people find that Atractylodes provides more energy more quickly than Panax Ginseng.
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