Six Uses and Eight Precautions of Fuzi (Aconite)

Six Uses and Eight Precautions of Fuzi (Aconite)

Experience of Dr. Li Hanqing in Using Fuzi1. Rescuing Yang from ReversalFuzi (Aconite) is highly effective for the decline of Spleen and Kidney Yang, making it one of the best herbs for rescuing Yang from reversal in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is often combined with Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) and Gan Cao (Licorice) to … Read more

The Use of Aconite in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Insights from Experienced Practitioners

The Use of Aconite in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Insights from Experienced Practitioners

【Benefits at the End of the Article】 Editor’s Note Aconite (Fu Zi) is renowned in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its role in reviving yang and countering cold. Various processed forms include salt-processed Aconite, black Aconite slices, white Aconite slices, and roasted Aconite. Do you know how to distinguish between them? Are you aware of … Read more

Understanding Fuzi (Aconiti Radix) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Fuzi (Aconiti Radix) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

The Wonderful Uses of Fu Zi Under the Guidance of 15 Renowned Experts

The Wonderful Uses of Fu Zi Under the Guidance of 15 Renowned Experts

Various Wonderful Uses of Fu Zi!Experiences from Renowned Experts in “Famous TCM Doctors on Formulas and Herbs”In clinical practice, Fu Zi (Aconiti Radix) is used in doses of 6~15g, commonly combined with the following:Combined with Tian Ma (Gastrodia Elata), Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark), Xu Duan (Dipsacus), Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed), and Wei Ling Xian … Read more

How to Use Fuzi (Aconite)

How to Use Fuzi (Aconite)

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

The Story of the Herb Fuzi (Aconite)

The Story of the Herb Fuzi (Aconite)

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

The Use of Aconite in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Insights from Experienced Practitioners

The Use of Aconite in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Insights from Experienced Practitioners

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

A Comprehensive Study on Fuzi (Aconite)

A Comprehensive Study on Fuzi (Aconite)

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

Fuzi is Not a Hot Medicine!

Fuzi is Not a Hot Medicine!

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

The Proper Use of Fuzi to Warm the Yang of the Five Organs

The Proper Use of Fuzi to Warm the Yang of the Five Organs

“ 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