Fuzi (Aconitum) is the tuberous root of the perennial herbaceous plant known as Aconitum, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family.The main root of Aconitum resembles a crow’s head, hence its name. It is primarily cultivated in Sichuan, known as Chuan Wu, while the wild variety is called Cao Wu. The tuberous roots that grow from it … Read more
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
Fuzi (Aconite) is a processed product of the tuberous roots of the perennial herb Aconitum, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. 01 Properties and Channels It is extremely hot, toxic, with a pungent and sweet taste. It enters the Heart, Kidney, and Spleen meridians. 02 Efficacy 1. Overview of Efficacy Reviving Yang and rescuing from collapse, … Read more
Fuzi (Aconite) Fuzi is a lateral tuber of the plant Aconitum, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Its main root is called Chuanwu (川乌). Fuzi contains various alkaloids, primarily aconitine, mesaconitine, and hypaconitine. Aconitine is highly toxic, and its nature is unstable and easily hydrolyzed. Through high-temperature processing (fumigation, boiling, baking, etc.), it can be hydrolyzed … Read more
Fuzi (Aconiti Radix) 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 child root that grows alongside it is called Fuzi. However, in commercial herbal materials, it is often sliced, so prescriptions frequently refer to it as Fu Pian … Read more
Fuzi (Aconite), a vital herb in traditional medicine, is known for its ability to warm the Yang of the five organs. First choice for reviving Yang and rescuing from collapse—Fuzi, strengthens the heart, raises blood pressure, and improves microcirculation. The effective component of Fuzi that strengthens the heart is deoxyaconitine, which has a reliable cardiotonic … Read more
The biggest mistake in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) today is: the indiscriminate use of warming herbs and Fuzi (Aconite)! Fuzi is not what is called the “king of all medicines, the crown of hot medicines!” Is Fuzi cold or hot? Just look at the symptoms of poisoning to know: numbness of the mouth, tongue, and … Read more
“ Introduction: Fuzi (Aconite) is one of the four major herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Throughout history, countless practitioners have studied and utilized it, especially in critical moments where it has proven to be remarkably effective. However, due to its toxic nature, many practitioners are hesitant to use it. As the title of this … Read more
Fuzi (Aconiti Radix) and Chuanwu (Aconiti Prati) come from the same plant; Chuanwu is the main root, while the sub-root that grows alongside the main root is called Fuzi. However, in commercial herbal materials, it is often sliced, so prescriptions frequently refer to it asFu Pian.During processing, a coloring solution made with vegetable oil and … Read more
Editor: Xiao Yaotong Written while caring for a pothos in Beijing Fuzi (Aconite), is classified as a warming interior medicine and is known as the “first remedy for reviving yang and rescuing from reversal” in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Its functions and indications include: reviving yang and rescuing from reversal, tonifying fire and assisting yang, … Read more