What is the effect and function of raw atractylodes rhizome?

Raw atractylodes rhizome

is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, increase digestive juice secretion, thus helping digestion, appetite, and improve symptoms such as loss of appetite and abdominal distension in people with weak spleen and stomach. Raw atractylodes rhizome contains volatile oil, which has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects and helps to alleviate discomfort caused by inflammation in the body. Raw atractylodes rhizome is rich in polysaccharides, which can regulate immune function, improve disease resistance, and reduce virus and bacterial invasion. In addition, raw atractylodes also contains alkaloids, has analgesic effect, can improve headache, toothache and other discomfort symptoms.