Click above to follow “Learn TCM“! Source Cinnamon (Rou Gui) and the exterior-releasing herb Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig) come from the same plant. Gui Zhi uses the tender branches from the current year, while Rou Gui is made from the bark of the trunk and thicker branches, which can also be peeled off for use. … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Shu Fu Zi (熟附子) is a medicinal material obtained from the Chinese herb Fu Zi (附子) after it has been stir-fried or steamed. Its toxicity is slightly lower than that of raw Fu Zi, but it retains most of the medicinal components and exhibits excellent therapeutic effects. However, it also has some side effects, … Read more
Introduction:Mr. Tao Yufeng has compiled 35 clinical applications of “Fu Zi” (Aconite) based on ancient texts, the experiences of historical physicians, and his own clinical insights, which are worth learning and collecting. 1 Fu Zi is the most useful yet the most difficult to use. 2 Fu Zi is the premier herb for reviving yang … 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 Aconite slices, white Aconite slices, roasted Aconite slices, and light Aconite slices. Do you know how to distinguish between them? Are you … Read more
Fu Zi (Aconite) is one of the most widely used and important herbs in classical prescriptions. In the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), Fu Zi not only warms the interior and dispels cold but is also crucial for warming and tonifying, saving lives in critical situations. However, due to its toxicity, its clinical … Read more
【Benefits at the End of the Article】 Editor’s Note Aconite (Fu Zi) is renowned in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its role in reviving yang and countering cold. Various processed forms include salt-processed Aconite, black Aconite slices, white Aconite slices, and roasted Aconite. Do you know how to distinguish between them? Are you aware of … Read more
Various Wonderful Uses of Fu Zi!Experiences from Renowned Experts in “Famous TCM Doctors on Formulas and Herbs”In clinical practice, Fu Zi (Aconiti Radix) is used in doses of 6~15g, commonly combined with the following:Combined with Tian Ma (Gastrodia Elata), Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark), Xu Duan (Dipsacus), Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed), and Wei Ling Xian … 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
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
Article from the Professional Platform of Yihu Duo: Experiences from Renowned Physicians on Formulas and Herbs In clinical practice, Fu Zi (Aconite) is used in doses of 6~15g, commonly combined with the following: Combined with Tian Ma (Gastrodia), Du Zhong (Eucommia), Xu Duan (Dipsacus), Yi Yi Ren (Coix), and Wei Ling Xian (Clematis), it treats … Read more