Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.

Fu Zi

附子 Fu Zi

Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata

Nature

大热

Taste

辛、甘

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Meridians

心 · 肾 · 脾

💊 Actions

The strongest warming herb: restores Kidney and Heart Yang, for severe cold, cold paralysis, and cold shock.

Contraindications

⚠️ Highly toxic when raw; decoct 30-60 minutes; contraindicated in pregnancy and heat patterns; prescription only.

📖 Usage & Dosage

3-15 grams, decocted for a long time.

🏠 The First Heat Power

King of warming herbs; for specialized pharmaceutical use only, not for home use.