Lateralis Preparata(Fu zi)

It is the processed daughter root of Aconitum carmichaeli Debx.,family Ranunculaceae.It is mostly harvested and collected from the first 10days of June to the first 10 days of August.The main-root,fibrous root,mud,and sand are removed.The processed materials are named as Salt-Fuzi,Black-Fuzi piece and White-Fuzi piece,it can be utilized as medicine.

Medicinal Properties:Pungent,sweet in flavor,extremely hot in nature;toxic.

Meridian Tropism:heart,kidney and spleen meridians.

Medicinal Efficacies:Restore yang from collapse;reinforce fire and strengthen yang;disperse cold to alleviate pain.

Usage and Dosage: 3~15g.is used in decoction for oral use.It is decocted at first,for30~60minutes in order to reduce its toxicity.The raw form has a stronger toxicity,and is generally used for external application.