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Fu Zi |
Prepatred
Aconite Root |
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Properties: |
Pungent, Hot |
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Meridians: |
Shaoyin[HT, KI], SP
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TOXIC |
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Also Known As:
Aconiti Tuber, Autumn Monkshood, Blue Monkshood Root, Chuan-wu,
Monkshood, Monkshood Tuber, Wolfsbane.
Dosage: 1.5 – 15g BOIL 30 – 60 MIN. BEFORE
- restores
devastated yang – extreme cold limbs with abundant cold
- assists
heart yang to unblock vessels and improve circulation
- notifies
kidney yang- warms fire and assists yang Qi for HT/SP/KD
- disperse
cold – warm channels – alleviates pain due to cold
Also Used For:
Orally, Fu Zi / Aconite is used for pain, facial paralysis, joint
pain, arthritis, gout, rheumatic complaints, inflammation, pleurisy,
pericarditis sicca, fever, skin and mucosal diseases, disinfection,
and wound treatment.
Topically, Fu Zi / Aconite is used as a counterirritant in liniment.
Historically, Fu Zi / Aconite has been used orally as a cardiac
depressant and an agent to induce mild sweating. Aconite has been
used topically for facial neuralgia, rheumatism, and sciatica.
Safety
Fu Zi is a strong, fast-acting poison
that affects the heart and CNS. All species of this herb need to be
properly prescribed by a accredited practicioner or doctor.