ACONITI, Radix, Processed (Chinese: 制川乌 Zhi Chuan Wu)

Size: 3 gm

Zhi Chuan Wu belongs to the herb category: Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold. It is acrid, hot, and toxic. It dispels wind, disperses cold, and stops pain due to cold-dampness. It can be applied topically for musculoskeletal pain due to either rheumatism or trauma. Unless directed by a professional we advise using this herb topically only.

Packets can be taken singly or combined with other herbs to make a formula. Use one packet to four cups water. Drink 1-3 cups per day. Please consult Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Item code #46196) for more information on the uses of individual herbs. We have many other books that give recipes for formulas that you can make with the Sanjiu herbs