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Sep 2026
Harnessing Phytobiotics for Gut Protection: A Comprehensive Review on the Role of Cangzhu (Atractylodes lancea) in Sustainable Animal Husbandry
Simple Summary Cangzhu is the dried rhizome of Atractylodes lancea, a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. This review examines whether it can support gut health in farm animals and reduce reliance on antibiotic growth promoters. Studies in pigs, poultry, ruminants, and experimental models suggest that Cangzhu e...
Mahmoud Soliman, Cheng Du, Xin-Yu Liu et al.
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