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
【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
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
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
Aconite “Aconite” is named because it “grows attached to the Aconitum plant.” Li Shizhen used the common taro as a metaphor to explain the relationship between Aconitum and Aconite. The Aconitum is likened to the “taro king” (commonly known as taro), while Aconite is like the tuber that grows around the “taro king.” In other … Read more
Professor Huang Huang’s Lecture:Fuzi Fuzi Fuzi (Aconitum carmichaelii) is a lateral tuber of the plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Yun Tieqiao said: “Fuzi is the most useful, but also the most difficult to use.” The phrase “most useful” indicates that Fuzi can save lives in critical situations, known as the first medicine for reviving … 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
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
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