Fuzi (Aconite) is a processed product of the tuberous roots of the perennial herb Aconitum, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. 01 Properties and Channels It is extremely hot, toxic, with a pungent and sweet taste. It enters the Heart, Kidney, and Spleen meridians. 02 Efficacy 1. Overview of Efficacy Reviving Yang and rescuing from collapse, … Read more
【Properties】Spicy, bitter, hot; highly toxic 【Meridians】Heart, Liver, Kidney, Spleen meridians (Take your time, enjoy the reading process) The lateral root of Aconitum (also known as the child root) is the renowned “Fu Zi”. It has a powerful effect in stimulating true Qi, acting rapidly, and it is said that improper use can lead to toxicity. … Read more
Fuzi (Aconite) Fuzi is a lateral tuber of the plant Aconitum, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Its main root is called Chuanwu (川乌). Fuzi contains various alkaloids, primarily aconitine, mesaconitine, and hypaconitine. Aconitine is highly toxic, and its nature is unstable and easily hydrolyzed. Through high-temperature processing (fumigation, boiling, baking, etc.), it can be hydrolyzed … Read more
Free Follow… Editor’s Note Aconite (Fu Zi) is well-known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for reviving yang and rescuing from collapse. It can be processed into various forms such as salt-processed Aconite, black slices, white slices, roasted slices, and light slices. Do you know how to distinguish between them? Are you aware of how to … Read more
Fuzi (Aconiti Radix) and Chuanwu (Chuanwu) from the previous discussion on dispelling wind, dampness, and cold originate from the same plant. Chuanwu is the main root, while the child root that grows alongside it is called Fuzi. However, in commercial herbal materials, it is often sliced, so prescriptions frequently refer to it as Fu Pian … Read more
Fuzi (Aconite), a vital herb in traditional medicine, is known for its ability to warm the Yang of the five organs. First choice for reviving Yang and rescuing from collapse—Fuzi, strengthens the heart, raises blood pressure, and improves microcirculation. The effective component of Fuzi that strengthens the heart is deoxyaconitine, which has a reliable cardiotonic … Read more
The biggest mistake in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) today is: the indiscriminate use of warming herbs and Fuzi (Aconite)! Fuzi is not what is called the “king of all medicines, the crown of hot medicines!” Is Fuzi cold or hot? Just look at the symptoms of poisoning to know: numbness of the mouth, tongue, and … Read more
“ Introduction: Fuzi (Aconite) is one of the four major herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Throughout history, countless practitioners have studied and utilized it, especially in critical moments where it has proven to be remarkably effective. However, due to its toxic nature, many practitioners are hesitant to use it. As the title of this … Read more
Aconite “Aconite” is named because it “grows attached to the Aconitum plant.” Li Shizhen used the common taro as a metaphor to explain the relationship between Aconitum and Aconite. The Aconitum is likened to the “taro king” (commonly known as taro), while Aconite is like the tuber that grows around the “taro king.” In other … Read more
Aconite Base Aconite (Fu Zi) is known as one of the “Four Essentials of Medicine” in TCM, with significant efficacy. The “Shang Han Lun” records 21 formulas containing Aconite, while the “Jin Gui Yao Lue” includes 13, and the “Zhou Hou Fang” lists 60. However, the dosage of Aconite has always been a topic of … Read more