Understanding Fuzi (Aconite)

Understanding Fuzi (Aconite)

Fuzi, the tuberous root of the Aconitum plant, is documented in the “Shennong Bencao Jing” (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica): “It is pungent and warm. It treats wind-cold cough, reverses evil qi, warms the middle, heals metal injuries, breaks up masses, alleviates blood stasis, cold and warmth, and relieves pain in the knees and inability … Read more

The Dangers of Aconite: A Double-Edged Sword in TCM

The Dangers of Aconite: A Double-Edged Sword in TCM

The Chinese Pharmacopoeia on Aconite:Taste and Properties: Pungent, Sweet, Very Hot; Toxic.Meridians: Heart, Kidney, Spleen.Main Functions and Indications: Revives Yang and rescues from collapse, supplements fire and assists Yang, expels wind, cold, and dampness. Used for Yang deficiency with cold limbs and weak pulse, impotence, cold uterus, cold pain in the heart and abdomen, deficiency … Read more