The Role of Fuzi in Circulating Through the Twelve Meridians Author/ Wu Rongzu Fuzi’s ability to “circulate through the twelve meridians” is mentioned in the book “Bencao Qiuzhen” by the Qing dynasty physician Huang Gongxiu, which states: “Fuzi is spicy, very hot, purely Yang, and toxic. Its nature is to move and not to stay, … Read more
Introduction: Today we will learn about the usage of Fuzi. Fuzi (Aconitum carmichaelii) is a processed product of the tuberous roots of the perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Properties and Channels It is very hot, toxic, with a pungent and sweet taste. It enters the Heart, Kidney, and Spleen meridians. Effects 1. … Read more
1. Rescuing Yang from Reversal: According to the “Essentials of Cold Damage”, Fuzi (Aconite) “has the power to expel Yin and restore Yang, capable of reviving the dead”; the “Compendium of Materia Medica” praises it as “the foremost medicine for rescuing Yang from reversal.” In cases of cholera with vomiting, diarrhea, profuse sweating, and limb … Read more
TCM Book Club Issue 2124 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: Fuzi has always been a hot topic; those who use it well favor it, while those who do not fear it. Below is a song about Fuzi, which those interested can memorize. (Editor/Ning Jiajia) Ode to Fuzi: Twelve Verses Author/Jin … Read more
TCM Book Club Issue 966 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners Author/He Shaoqi Abstract: For kidney deficiency, using Gan Jiang Ling Zhu Tang (Ginger, Poria, and Atractylodes Decoction) with Fuzi (Aconite) is more effective; for periarthritis of the shoulder, I often use Huangqi (Astragalus), Danggui (Angelica), Baizhu (Atractylodes), Yinyanghuo (Epimedium), Weilingxian (Clematis), … Read more
The famous Taoist priest of the Qing Dynasty, the 11th generation master of the Longmen sect of Quanzhen Dao: Liu Yiming, styled Wuyuanzi, also known as Supu Sanren, was a prominent figure in the field of Neidan (internal alchemy) and a renowned physician from Pingyang, Shanxi. Liu Yiming was skilled in utilizing external alchemical techniques … Read more
Author: Zhou Jianli Source: Dandelion Cangzhu (Atractylodes lancea) is a medicinal material whose origin has not been clearly defined in the pharmacopoeia. This has deep historical reasons. It involves some predecessors, most of whom are no longer alive, and it is not appropriate to speak too much about them; however, this issue cannot be ignored. … Read more
Introduction: It is essential to distinguish between Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) and Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) in clinical applications to ensure both can exert their respective effects effectively. Cang and Bai Zhu are both commonly used medicinal herbs in clinical practice. Historical texts such as the Shennong Bencao Jing and Shanghan Zabing Lun from the … Read more
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) is also one of the draining dampness herbs. It is also known as Chi Zhu, Shan Jing, Xian Zhu, and Shan Ji. It has a pungent and bitter taste, and a warm nature, capable of drying dampness and strengthening the spleen, as well as improving vision (treating night blindness). In ancient … Read more
The 35th patient presented with diarrhea. The teacher checked his pulse and noted a soft and slow Guan pulse, indicating dampness in the middle jiao. Upon examining his tongue, which was white and greasy, he stated that diarrhea occurs when the spleen qi is damaged and unbalanced. The dampness in the middle jiao, particularly affecting … Read more