Daily Understanding of a Chinese Herb: Fuzi – Reviving Yang and Supporting Fire

Daily Understanding of a Chinese Herb: Fuzi - Reviving Yang and Supporting Fire

Alias: Fuzi slices, Black Fuzi slices, Light Fuzi slices, White Fuzi slices, Processed Fuzi slices Overview: The Chinese medicinal material Fuzi is a warming herb, processed from the tuberous roots of the Aconitum plant (Wutou). Main Effects: Revives Yang, rescues from reversal, supports fire and assists Yang, disperses cold and alleviates pain. Typical Characteristics Fuzi … Read more

Aconite (Fu Zi) – Properties, Uses, and Preparation in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Aconite (Fu Zi) - Properties, Uses, and Preparation in Traditional Chinese Medicine

AliasFu Pian, Salt Aconite, Black Shun Pian, White Fu PianProperties and Channels Spicy, Sweet, Very Hot; toxic. Enters the Heart, Kidney, and Spleen channels. (This product is highly toxic; use with caution and follow medical advice.)Functions and Indications Revives Yang and rescues from collapse, supplements fire and assists Yang, disperses cold and alleviates pain. Used … Read more

The Efficacy and Applications of Fuzi (Aconite) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Efficacy and Applications of Fuzi (Aconite) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Alias: Zhi Fu Pian (Processed Aconite), Fu Pian (Aconite Slices), Zhi Fuzi (Processed Aconite), Hei Fuzi Pian (Black Aconite Slices), Bai Fu Pian (White Aconite Slices), Yan Fuzi (Salted Aconite), Hei Shun Pian (Black Shun Slices)Taste and Properties: Pungent, extremely hot, highly toxicMeridians: Heart, Kidney, Spleen.Efficacy and Functions of Fuzi Revives Yang and rescues from … Read more

Aconite: A Comprehensive Overview

Aconite: A Comprehensive Overview

Fù Zǐ (Aconite) Leaves of Aconitum Aliases Fu Pian, Yan Fu Zi, Hei Shun Pian, Bai Fu Pian Functions Revives Yang and rescues from collapse, supplements fire and assists Yang, expels wind, cold, and dampness. Used for Yang collapse, cold limbs, weak pulse, impotence, cold in the uterus, cold pain in the heart and abdomen, … Read more