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Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea)

500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps

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What it is

Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine herb used to support digestive comfort and gut-barrier integrity. It is available in capsule form and dosed for adults. As a single-ingredient option, it can be used alone or layered into a broader protocol.

How it works

Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) primarily acts on the gut, intestines, and stomach. Its effects on digestive comfort are typically measurable within 1-4 weeks and are dose-dependent, with consistency being more important than dose size.

Who should take it

Adults looking to address bloating, indigestion, irregular bowel movements. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.

Avoid / careful

Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.

When to take it

Morning
Noon
Evening
Night

How to take it

With food
Empty stomach
Before food

FAQs

Frequently asked

How long does it take for Cang Zhu to show effects?
Digestive comfort effects are typically measurable within 1-4 weeks of consistent use.
Can Cang Zhu be combined with other supplements?
Yes, Cang Zhu can be layered into a broader protocol. However, consult a clinician if you are on prescription medication affecting similar pathways.
What are the common side effects of Cang Zhu?
Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses, but mild gastrointestinal upset may occur when first starting the supplement.

Research

6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD

C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for digestive comfort and gut-barrier integrity

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Editorial notes

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About Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea)

Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) is a digestive & ayurveda supplement used to support digestive comfort and gut-barrier integrity. Aromatic atractylodes for damp, digestion and appetite. It is available in capsule form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a tcm-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the gut, intestines, stomach, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 1-4 weeks for digestive comfort. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.

Evidence

Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for digestive comfort and gut-barrier integrity. Aromatic atractylodes for damp, digestion and appetite. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 1-4 weeks for digestive comfort, and individual response varies.

Dosing

A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.

Cautions

Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.

Who it’s for

Adults looking to address bloating, indigestion, irregular bowel movements. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.

As part of the Digestive & Ayurveda category, Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.

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