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Processed Aconite Main Root , Zhì Chuān Wū, 制川乌, Radix Aconiti Carmichaeli Preparata

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Health Benefits

For: Cold/Flu headaches or muscle aches • Joint pain • Muscle spasms • Lower back pain • Knee pain • Abscesses • Lesions

Attributes: analgesic • anti-inflammatory • arrhythmic

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Constituents:
Aconitine • Hypaconitine • Talatisamine • Mesaconitine • Jesaconitine • Neoline • Aconine • Karakoline

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Other Names: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing

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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc. Category: Wind Damp Cold

English: Processed Aconite Main Root Pinyin: Zhi Chuan Wu Pharmaceutical: Radix Aconiti Carmichaeli Preparata

Organs: Heart • Spleen • Liver Temperature: Hot

Taste: Bitter • Pungent Toxicity: Very toxic

Patterns: Wind damp cold • Painful obstructions • Bi Zheng

Actions: Expel Wind Damp Cold • Alleviate pain • Soften hardness • Reduce swelling • Warm channels • Clear abscesses

Indications: Headache and abdominal pain due to wind damp cold • Joint pain • Muscle spasms • Lower back pain • Knee pain • Abscesses • Lesions

Contraindications: Pregnancy • Yin deficiency • True heat • False cold

Typical Dosage: 1.5g to 9g • Cook for 30 to 60 minutes before adding other herbs • Often used topically for abscesses and join pain Guidelines

Parts Used: Main root Notable for: Toxic • Chronic, intense pain • Breaks up hardness

Other: See Fu Zi for more information. Chuan Wu the the main root while Fu Zi is the daughter root. Zhi Chuan Wu: internal use • Sheng Chuan Wu: raw form is for external use only, ingestion is poisonous • Bensky category: Warm Exterior Expel Cold

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Formulas with Zhi Chuan Wu

Chuan Wu Nan Xing San • Er Wu Wan • Wu Tou Tong • Wu Tou Chi Shi Zhi Wan

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Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below:

Herbs: Incompatible with Gua Lou, Ban Xin, Bei Mu, Bai Ji, Bai Lian, Tian Hua Fen • Antagonist with Xi Jiao • Antidotes: Gan Can, Huang Lian, Honey, Jin Yin Hua, or Lu Dou

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.

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