Discussion: A Study on Fuzi; Fuzi (Aconitum) warms the Yang of the spleen and kidneys, dispelling the three Yin evils. Fuzi warms Yang and treats diseases of the three Yin, making it the primary essential medicine. Its efficacy is vast, and so is the controversy surrounding it, as ordinary people do not understand medical principles … Read more
Fuzi (Aconite) 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 side root that grows next to it is called Fuzi. However, in commercial herbal materials, it is often sliced, so prescriptions frequently refer to it as Fuzi Pian … Read more
There is a reason for the name Why is Aconite called “Fuzi”? If we plant a clove of garlic in the ground, it will eventually grow into a large garlic bulb. However, sometimes it does not grow well, does not separate into cloves, and becomes a single bulb, which is very spicy. Interestingly, Aconite is … Read more
Aconite (Fu Zi), first recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing, is named for its growth attached to the Aconitum (mother root). Therefore, it is generally considered that Aconitum is the mother root and Aconite is the child root. Aconite has the properties of reviving yang, supplementing fire to assist yang, dispersing cold, and eliminating dampness. … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Fuzi (Aconite) is known as the “first product for reviving yang and rescuing from reversal.” It has the effects of reviving yang, rescuing from reversal, tonifying fire and assisting yang, dispersing cold, and alleviating pain. The Shennong Bencao Jing records it as pungent, warm, and toxic. Fuzi, also known as … Read more
AliasFu Pian, Salt Aconite, Black Shun Pian, White Fu PianProperties and Channels Spicy, Sweet, Very Hot; toxic. Enters the Heart, Kidney, and Spleen channels. (This product is highly toxic; use with caution and follow medical advice.)Functions and Indications Revives Yang and rescues from collapse, supplements fire and assists Yang, disperses cold and alleviates pain. Used … Read more
Fu Zi (Aconite) Fu Zi grows attached to the root of the Aconitum plant, resembling a child attached to its mother, hence the name. Fu Zi is known as the “first essential medicine for reviving yang and rescuing from reversal.” The ancients said: “Fu Zi has three uses: first, to dispel cold from the organs; … Read more
Weekly Herb – Fu Zi (Aconite) Fu Zi, also known as Wu Tou (Aconite) or Fu Pian, has other names such as Cao Wu, Yan Wu Tou, E Er Hua, Tie Hua, etc. It is primarily produced in Sichuan, Hubei, and Hunan provinces of China. It is harvested from late June to early August, removing … Read more
The use of Fu Zi (Aconite) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for reviving yang and rescuing from collapse is well-known. There are various processed forms such as Salted Fu Zi, Black Shun Pian, White Fu Pian, Processed Fu Pian, and Light Fu Pian. Do you know how to distinguish them? How should Fu Zi be … Read more
1. Aliases Ce Zi, Hu Zhang, Shou Bai Fu Zi, Hei Fu Zi, Ming Fu Pian, Diao Fu, Chuan Fu Zi. 2. Plant Morphology Perennial herb. The main root is spindle-shaped or inverted oval, usually two connected, with several thick lateral roots (child roots) often growing around the main root in cultivated varieties. The stem … Read more