Aconite ( 附子 ) ...Chinese Herb...
 Latin
Plant Name
Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata
Pinyin
Mandarin Name
Fu Zi
Common
English Name
Aconite
Part
of Plant Used
Prepared root
Nature
Hot, poisonous
Taste
Acrid, sweet
Meridians
Entered
Heart, Spleen, Kidneys
Common
Usages
This herb is used in formulas that stimulate the metabolism and tonify the
heart muscle (TCM: "wakens the yang," produces heat, moves water).
Traditional
Usages and Functions
Restores devastated Yang; warms Kidney Fire; strengthens yang; warms Kidney
and Spleen; expels cold; warms and opens the channels; alleviates pain.
Common
Formulas Used In
Rehmannia Eight.
Processing
Required
Aconite is generally prepared to remove its toxicity.
Remarks
Aconite is used in small doses since it is a strong preparation. It is rarely
used alone, except topically, and is usually combined with other warming herbs.
Cautions
in Use
Do not use during pregnancy. Although there are usually warnings of its toxicity,
aconite's prepared forms are only mildly toxic and in formulas are considered
quite safe. If you find yourselffeeling too warm while taking a formula containing
aconite, just discontinue the formula or remove the aconite. Aconite should
not be used where there is a Yin deficiency with heat.
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