Fu Zi (Processed Aconite)

Herb 8 of 15 in Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold

Fu Zi (Radix Lateralis Praeparatus Aconiti Carmichaeli)

Channels:
HT, KI, SP

Properties:
Spicy, Hot, Toxic

Latin Name:
Radix Lateralis Praeparatus Aconiti Carmichaeli

Fu Zi means "Appendage"

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Contraindications and Cautions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This herb is considered toxic (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Da Huang Fu Zi Tang (Rhubarb and Prepared Aconite Decoction)
Formulas that Warm the Yang and Guide Out Accumulation
Di Huang Yin Zi (Rehmannia Decoction)
Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind
Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang (Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction)
Formulas that Dispel Wind-Dampness
Hei Xi Dan (Lead Special Pill)
Formulas that Rescue Devastated Yang
Huang Tu Tang (Yellow Earth Decoction)
Formulas that Tonify and Stop Bleeding
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet)
Formulas that Warm and Tonify the Yang
Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang (Ephedra, Asarun, and Prepared Aconite Decoction)
Formulas that Release Exterior Disorders with Interior Deficiency
Shen Fu Tang (Ginseng and Prepared Aconite Decoction)
Formulas that Rescue Devastated Yang
Shi Pi Yin (Bolster the Spleen Decoction)
Formulas that Warm and Transform Water and Dampness
Si Ni Tang (Frigid Extremities Decoction)
Formulas that Rescue Devastated Yang
Tu Si Zi Wan (Cuscuta Seed Pill)
Formulas that Warm and Tonify the Yang
Wu Mei Wan (Mume Pill)
Formulas that Expel Parasites
Xiao Xu Ming Tang (Minor Prolong Life Decoction)
Formulas that Release Wind from the Skin and Channels
You Gui Wan (Restore the Right (Kidney) Pill)
Formulas that Warm and Tonify the Yang
Zai Zao San (Renewal Powder)
Formulas that Release Exterior Disorders with Interior Deficiency
Zan Yu Dan (Special Pill to Aid Fertility)
Formulas that Warm and Tonify the Yang
Zhen Wu Tang (True Warrior Decoction)
Formulas that Warm and Transform Water and Dampness

This herb is incompatible with:

Bai Ji (Rhizoma Bletillae)
Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae)
Chuan Bei Mu (Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae)
Gua Lou (Fructus Trichosanthis Kirlowii)
Gua Lou Pi (Pericarpium Trichosanthis Kirlowii)
Gua Lou Ren (Semen Trichosanthis Kirlowii)
Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Kirlowii Radix)
Zhe Bei Mu (Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus)
Bai Lian (Radix Ampelopsis)

This herb is considered endangered, toxic, or is illegal in the United States

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.