Fu Zi

Latin name: Aconiti Carmichaeli Praeparata

Fu Zi Also Known As: Aconiti Tuber, Autumn Monkshood, Blue Monkshood Root, Chuan-wu, Monkshood, Monkshood Tuber, Wolfsbane.

Properties: PUNGENT - HOT - TOXIC

Dosage: 1.5-15g. *Boil for 30-60 minutes before adding other herbs

Meridians/Channels: HEART, KIDNEY, SPLEEN

• 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 of Fu Zi (Aconite Root): 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.