Fuzi (Aconitum carmichaelii) is one of the four major herbs in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) (along with ginseng, gypsum, and rhubarb), collectively known as the “Four Pillars of Medicine,” highlighting its significance. The primary function of Fuzi is to warm the yang of the five organs. Historically and in modern times, Zhang Zhongjing is recognized … 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
Fuzi (Aconite) is first recorded in the “Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica” as a lower-grade herb, stating, “Fuzi, with a pungent and warm flavor, is indicated for wind-cold cough, warming the middle, treating traumatic injuries, masses, blood stasis, cold-dampness causing weakness and spasms, knee pain, and inability to walk.”“Bielu” adds, “It is sweet, very hot, … Read more
Aconite is the first medicine in TCM for reviving yang and rescuing from reversal. There are over a hundred classical formulas recorded in TCM that include Aconite, among the most commonly known are Aconite Decoction (Fu Zi Li Zhong Tang), Aconite Soup (Fu Zi Tang), Aconite Warm Middle Decoction (Fu Zi Wen Zhong Tang), Aconite … Read more