- Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC., Asteraceae. Source: rhizome; steam distillation. "Atractylis / Atractylodes / Cang-zhu / Thương truật (Vietnamese TCM)". Classical TCM cornerstone herb; Japanese Kampo sojutsu; Korean cangchul. One of the most economically important TCM medicinal rhizomes after ginseng + licorice.
- Chemistry (Chen 2015 — via B216): β-Eudesmol 26.0% + Hinesol 14.5% + Atractylon 10.0% + (2E,8Z)-Matricaria ester 8.0% + α-Bisabolol 4.5% + (2Z,8Z)-Matricaria ester 4.2% + β-Elemene 3.1% + Atractylodin 3.0% + α-Curcumene 2.8% + Selina-4(15),7(11)-dien-8-one 2.3%. Sesquiterpene-alcohol + polyacetylene + sesquiterpene-ketone mixed chemistry. β-Eudesmol + hinesol are the TCM quality markers.
- Hazards: Low-moderate; polyacetylene (atractylodin + matricaria esters) phototoxicity-adjacent concern at concentrated-dose; β-eudesmol uterotonic extrapolation pregnancy caution. Contraindications: Pregnancy caution (eudesmol uterotonic + historical TCM "descending-damp" energetic use during pregnancy restricted to late stage); infants. Max dermal 3% (framework default — T&Y no restriction). Max oral: caution — TCM decoction dose uses dried rhizome 3-10 g/day; concentrated EO oral not recommended.
- Species-within-Atractylodes-confusion rail (CRITICAL): TCM recognizes multiple Atractylodes species with different energetics + chemistry + grading: (1) A. lancea (Cang-zhu / Thương truật, THIS PAGE — more pungent, dispersing-damp); (2) A. chinensis (Bei-cang-zhu, Northern cang-zhu — sometimes considered synonym of A. lancea); (3) A. macrocephala (Bai-zhu / Bạch truật — DIFFERENT rhizome, tonifying-Spleen-drying-damp, quite different clinical application + somewhat different chemistry with more β-eudesmol + atractylon less atractylodin). Commercial "atractylodes EO" may be either species; always verify by Latin binomial + TCM species grade.
- β-Eudesmol-dominant chemistry-therapeutic positioning rail: β-Eudesmol 26% is similar level to [[araucaria]] (Neocallitropsis pancheri — β-eudesmol 25.9%). Shared sesquiterpene-alcohol GABA-A modulator + anti-inflammatory + uterotonic-extrapolation signal. Atractylis adds polyacetylene bioactivity (atractylodin, atractylon) + matricaria ester class — gives TCM "damp-dispersing + aromatic-transforming" energetic action distinct from araucaria's simpler base-note-woody profile.
Tổng Quan
- Danh pháp khoa học
- Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC.
- Họ thực vật
- Asteraceae
- Bộ phận dùng
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- Phương pháp chiết xuất
- steam_distillation
- Màu sắc
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- Phân loại nốt hương
- Nốt Middle/Base
- Hương thơm
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- Chemotype / Cultivar
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Tình trạng tại Việt Nam
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Phân loại nốt
Middle-Base
Cường độ
3/5
Độ bền trên da
2–4 giờ
Họ hương
Warm-woody-camphoraceous-slightly-musty
Hương đầu (Opening)(0–15 phút)
Aged camphoraceous earth, smoke-kissed dried root, warm dusty cellar wood, quietly pungent and archaic, deeply anchoring
Hương giữa (Heart)(15–60 phút)
Đất long não già cỗi, rễ khô phảng phất khói, gỗ hầm ấm bụi cổ kính, hăng hắc trầm lặng, neo đậu tận sâu
Hương nền (Drydown)(1–4 giờ)
2–4 giờ
Cường độ hương
3/5
Da khô
2/5
Da dầu/mụn
4/5
Da lão hóa
3/5
Da thường
3/5
Da nhạy cảm
2/5
Da hỗn hợp
4/5
Nhập khẩuImported
Tên gọi tại Việt Nam
Tinh dầu Thương truật (Atractylodes / Cang-zhu)
Pha Chế & Hòa Hợp
carminative / digestive tonic
Atractylon, a sesquiterpene ketone dominant in A. lancea EO, is associated with the herb's classical TCM function of drying dampness and strengthening the Spleen, stimulating gastrointestinal motility and reducing bloating.
Ref: Bensky, Clavey, Stöger (2004) Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica 3rd ed; Koonrungsesomboon (2014) Journal of Ethnopharmacology
anti-inflammatory
β-eudesmol and hinesol (sesquiterpene alcohols, pharmacopoeial quality markers per Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020) and atractylon contribute to inhibition of pro-inflammatory mediators, supported by Atractylodes genus pharmacology review.
Ref: Koonrungsesomboon (2014) Journal of Ethnopharmacology; Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020
antimicrobial (broad-spectrum)
Polyacetylene constituents identified in A. lancea EO demonstrate inhibitory activity against bacteria and fungi; atractylon contributes additional antimicrobial character via sesquiterpene-ketone class.
Ref: Resch (2001) — atractylon + polyacetylene review; Chen (2015) A. lancea EO GC-MS composition [via B216]
analgesic / anti-rheumatic
Traditional TCM Bi-syndrome indication (joint and muscle pain associated with cold-damp) correlates with the anti-inflammatory sesquiterpene profile; direct analgesic mechanism at EO inhalation doses is unconfirmed in available citations.
Ref: Bensky, Clavey, Stöger (2004) Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica 3rd ed
grounding / mild CNS-sedative
β-eudesmol, a sesquiterpene alcohol and pharmacopoeial quality marker, belongs to a class associated with neurological calming effects; evidence is at genus/constituent level rather than A. lancea EO-specific controlled study.
Ref: Koonrungsesomboon (2014) Journal of Ethnopharmacology; Tisserand & Young (2014) Essential Oil Safety Ch.13 p.450
mucolytic / expectorant
Classical TCM Cang-zhu indication addresses phlegm-dampness patterns in respiratory and digestive tracts; volatile sesquiterpene fraction may loosen mucus on inhalation, though this is a herb-to-EO class extrapolation.
Ref: Bensky, Clavey, Stöger (2004) Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica 3rd ed
AI-summary
No RCT-grade clinical evidence for aromatherapy application of A. lancea EO was located in the available citations. The strongest scientific basis derives from Koonrungsesomboon (2014), a systematic genus-level pharmacology review in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, which supports anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity at constituent level for Atractylodes species. The Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020 establishes β-eudesmol and hinesol as minimum quality markers, confirming pharmacological relevance of the sesquiterpene-alcohol fraction. Bensky et al. (2004) provides the canonical TCM Materia Medica framework for digestive, anti-rheumatic, and phlegm-resolving indications. Traditional aromatherapy use; no RCT-grade clinical evidence located for EO inhalation or topical application specifically.
NarrativeTâm trạng: Grounding, Balancing
groundingstabilityintrospectioncenteringclarityresilience
Chakra
root
Ngũ hành
tho
| Phương pháp | Liều lượng | Ghi chú |
|---|---|---|
| Diffusion | 3-5 drops per 100 ml water in diffuser | Sử dụng 20–30 phút/lần; phù hợp không gian thiền định hoặc hỗ trợ tiêu hóa. KHÔNG khuếch tán trong phòng có trẻ em (contraindicated_children). Mùi đất, ấm, gỗ thảo mộc Đông Á. |
| Topical massage | 1–3% in carrier oil (max dermal 3.0%) | Pha trong jojoba hoặc dầu vừng; áp dụng vùng bụng (hỗ trợ tiêu hóa) hoặc khớp/cơ (Bi-syndrome). KHÔNG dùng cho trẻ em. Patch test trước khi dùng diện rộng. |
| Inhalation (direct) | 1-2 drops on tissue or inhaler stick | Short 5–10 minute exposure for grounding or respiratory phlegm-clearing. Avoid steam inhalation for uncontrolled asthma. Không dùng cho trẻ nhỏ. |
| Compress (warm) | 3-4 drops diluted 2% in carrier on cloth | Đắp ấm vùng bụng (đầy hơi) hoặc khớp đau. Không dùng nguyên chất trực tiếp lên da. Kiểm tra nhiệt độ vải trước khi đắp. |
| Skincare blend | 0.5–1.5% in serum or moisturiser | Phù hợp da dầu và hỗn hợp; tính chất 'táo thấp' (TCM) hỗ trợ kiểm soát bã nhờn. Tránh nồng độ cao cho da nhạy cảm. Kết hợp tốt với argan hoặc jojoba. |
Dầu nền phù hợp
JojobaLightweight wax-ester mimics sebum; pairs well with the drying TCM character of A. lancea EO for oily/combination skin; oxidation-stable for sesquiterpene-rich blends.
SesameTraditional East Asian base oil; warming character complements Cang-zhu's TCM drying-warming energetics; natural antioxidants support sesquiterpene blend stability.
Sweet almondNeutral oleic-rich carrier suitable for massage blends targeting joint or digestive areas; non-comedogenic and well-tolerated at typical concentrations.
Fractionated coconutOdourless and maximally stable; ideal when the distinctive earthy-herbaceous aroma of A. lancea should not be masked; good for pre-blending before diffusion.
ArganOleic and linoleic balance with vitamin E; supports mature-skin anti-inflammatory blends where the β-eudesmol sesquiterpene fraction is of topical interest.
Kết hợp tốt với
CamphoraceousWoodySpicyResinousHerbaceous
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[Tisserand & Young] Ch.13 p.450
[Chen] A. lancea EO GC-MS composition [via B216]
[Resch] atractylon + polyacetylene review
[Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020] Cang-zhu β-eudesmol + hinesol minimum quality marker specifications
[Bensky, Clavey, Stöger] Cang-zhu vs Bai-zhu comparison
[Koonrungsesomboon] Atractylodes genus pharmacology review
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