Professor Huang Huang’s Lecture: Fuzi (Aconite) Fuzi (Aconite) Fuzi is the lateral tuber of the Aconitum plant, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Yun Tieqiao said: “Fuzi is the most useful, yet also the most difficult to use.” The phrase “most useful” indicates that Fuzi can save lives in critical situations, being referred to as the … Read more
Introduction:Mr. Tao Yufeng has compiled 35 clinical applications of “Fu Zi” (Aconite) based on ancient texts, the experiences of historical physicians, and his own clinical insights, which are worth learning and collecting. 1 Fu Zi is the most useful yet the most difficult to use. 2 Fu Zi is the premier herb for reviving yang … Read more
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
Aconite (Fu Zi) is a processed product of the tuber of the plant Aconitum, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. It has a pungent and warm flavor, and it enters the Heart, Spleen, and Kidney meridians. Its effects include reviving yang, assisting yang, dispelling cold and dampness, warming the meridians, and alleviating pain. However, raw Aconite … Read more
The combinations of Fu Zi (Aconite) have always been a hot topic in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The first batch of national senior TCM experts, led by renowned TCM practitioner Hu Qiaowu from Anhui Province, has summarized decades of experience in using Fu Zi into ten combinations, primarily focusing on its pairing … Read more
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
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
Fu Zi (Aconite) Fu Zi grows attached to the root of the Aconitum plant, resembling a child attached to its mother, hence the name. Fu Zi is known as the “first essential medicine for reviving yang and rescuing from reversal.” The ancients said: “Fu Zi has three uses: first, to dispel cold from the organs; … Read more
(This article is for learning and reference only and cannot replace medical advice and prescriptions. The combinations and formulas mentioned must be referenced and applied under the guidance of a TCM practitioner, and should not be attempted blindly.) The theoretical basis of this article: “Chinese Men’s Health Science” Hello, I am a TCM practitioner, Wen … Read more
Currently, aging has become a global concern. The theory of Jing-Qi-Shen (精气神) based on the concept of Qi and meridians states: “Jing is the origin of life, Qi is the driving force of life, and Shen is the manifestation of life.” This holistic view explains key scientific issues such as the formation of life, the … Read more