Atractylodis

Atractylodes is native to Manchuria and Korea to Northern and Eastern China and Japan. Atractylodes is one of the most important and commonly used herbs used in Chinese Tonic herbalism. It is found in the majority of formulations that are designed to build qi (energy, life force). This herb contains essential oils and amino acids (including aspartic acid, serine and glumatic acid) which are beneficial to skin's tone and brightness.