Aconite, known as Fu Zi (Aconitum carmichaelii), is a functional medicinal herb often referred to as Cao Wu (草乌), Wu Yao (乌药), Yan Wu Tou (盐乌头), Ge Er Hua (鹅儿花), Tie Hua (铁花), and Wu Du (五毒). Aconite primarily grows in warm, humid, and sunny environments, thriving in deep, fertile, loose, well-drained soils rich in … Read more
Editor’s Note Aconite (Fu Zi, 附子) is a rare gift from heaven, known for its ability to support and elevate Yang energy, earning it the title of “King of Yang Support”. It is often referred to as a “heavenly herb”. Due to its significant toxicity, many people approach it with caution, yet numerous practitioners are … Read more
Stay tuned! Aconite, known as Fu Zi (Aconitum carmichaelii), is a functional medicinal herb often referred to as Cao Wu (Aconitum kusnezoffii), Wu Yao (Lindera aggregata), Yan Wu Tou (Salted Aconite), Ge Er Hua (Goose Flower), Tie Hua (Iron Flower), and Wu Du (Five Poisons). Aconite primarily grows in warm, humid, and sunny environments, thriving … Read more
Long press the QR code on the right to interact with Guo Li Health and wellness tips are at your fingertips Guo Li’s Introduction: Aconite (Fu Zi), first recorded in the “Shennong Bencao Jing” (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica), is named for its growth attached to the Aconitum (mother root). Therefore, it is generally believed … Read more
Fu Zi (Aconite) is one of the four main herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) (Ren Shen (Ginseng), Shi Gao (Gypsum), Da Huang (Rhubarb), Fu Zi), also known as the “Four Pillars of Medicine,” highlighting its significance.The function of Fu Zi lies in warming the Yang of the five internal organs. Historically and presently, Zhang … Read more
The combinations of Fu Zi (Aconite) have always been a hot topic in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The first batch of national senior TCM experts, led by renowned TCM practitioner Hu Qiaowu from Anhui Province, has summarized decades of experience in using Fu Zi into ten combinations, primarily focusing on its pairing … Read more
Hu Qiaowu: Ten Combinations of Fu Zi Author: Hu Qiaowu Fu Zi (Aconite) is a pungent and warm herb with a wide range of clinical applications. It is commonly used in combination with warming and tonifying herbs; when used with cold and cool herbs, it serves as a modification method. For conditions with mixed cold … Read more
Aconite (Fu Zi) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, classified as a lower-grade herb in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing. Alias: Tian Xiong, Wu Tou, Fu Pian, Yan Fu Zi, Hei Shun Pian, Bai Fu Pian. Source: Processed from the lateral roots of the Aconitum plant, commonly known as Wu Tou. The main … Read more
Aconite (Fu Zi) is a processed product derived from the lateral roots of the tuberous root of the Aconitum plant, which belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. The main root (mother root) is called Chuan Wu (Chuan Aconite), and both Chuan Wu and Fu Zi originate from the same plant. Ancient scholars were already aware of … Read more
Fu Zi (Aconite) is the tuberous root of the perennial herb Wu Tou (Aconitum) from the Ranunculaceae family.The main root of Wu Tou resembles a crow’s head, hence its name. Most cultivated varieties are found in Sichuan, known as Chuan Wu, while wild varieties are called Cao Wu.Cao Wu prefers to grow in shady areas … Read more