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Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC., ASTERACEAE
Used for treatment of rheumatic diseases, digestive
disorders, night blindness, and influenza.
Hot water extract of rhizomes riches in arabinogalactan,
a biopolymer consisting of arabinose and galactose arabinogalactan
monosaccharides.
Acidic pectic polysaccharides containing about 80 %
galacturonic acid.
Regulate the gut microbes and is widely used in the
treatment of chronic intestinal disease.