Understanding Fuzi (Aconiti Radix) in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Fuzi (Aconiti Radix) is the tuberous root of the plant Aconitum carmichaeli Debx, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Chuanwu (Chuanwu Tuber) and Fuzi are from the same plant species. Chuanwu is the main root, while Fuzi grows alongside it, resembling a child attached to its mother. Fuzi is pungent, sweet, and extremely hot, and it … Read more
