Atractylodes macrocephala (simplified Chinese: 白术; traditional Chinese: 白朮; pinyin: báizhú) is a species of Atractylodes that grows in central China.

[2] Atractylodes macrocephala are herbs that reach a size of 20-60 cm in height.

[3] It is found in the grasslands, forests, at an altitude of 600-2800 meters, in Anhui, Chongqing, Fujian, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi and Zhejiang in China.

The rhizomes, called Bái zhú (白术) are used in traditional Chinese medicine for multiple medicinal purposes, especially those concerning spleen issues and other gastrointestinal issues.

[4] Modern research shows A. macrocephala contains many pharmacologically active chemical compounds.