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Wild Aconite Root (Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii Preparata) - 制草乌 (Zhi Cao Wu)

Wild Aconite Root (Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii Preparata) - 制草乌 (Zhi Cao Wu)

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****Handle with care, can be toxic if used inappropriately****

Common Names: Processed Wild Aconite Root

Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii Preparata

Chinese Names: 制草乌 (zhì cǎo wū)

Zhi Cao Wu Properties

Taste Nature Organs

Acrid, Bitter
Hot, Very Toxic

Liver, Spleen, Kidney


  • CONTRAINDICATIONS
    • Contraindicated during pregnancy.
    • Contraindicated for those with Yin Deficiency conditions.
    • Do not use the fresh or unprocessed herb.
    • Use with other herbs such as Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao or Rz. Zingiberis Recens Sheng Jiang, to minimize toxicity.
    INCOMPATIBILITIES
    • Incompatible with Bul. Fritillariae Chuang Being Mu and Zhe Bei Mu.
    • Incompatible with Fr. Trichosanthis Gua Lou.
    • Incompatible with Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia.
    • Incompatible with Rz. Bletillae Bai Ji.
    • Incompatible with Rx. Ampelopsis Bai Lian.
    HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS
    • Those who have a history of cardiovascular disorders or are taking antiarrhythmic medicines such as quinidine, procainamide (Pronestyl), disopyramide ( (Norpace), flecainide (Tambocor), propefanone (Rythmol) and amiodarone (Cordarone) should take this herb with extreme caution.

    Net Weight: 16 oz / 1 lb


    LOOSE, WHOLE HERBS MAY VARY FROM PICTURES DUE TO ITS NATURAL FORM AND CUT. BAG PACKAGING MAY ALSO DIFFER AS WE SOURCE FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES TO ENSURE WE HAVE PRODUCT ON HAND. ALL WILL HAVE LABELS INDICATING SCIENTIFIC NAME, CHINESE NAME, AND WEIGHT.

    Disclaimer & Precautions: Statements and descriptions have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Use Chinese herbs or herbal extracts with caution. Professional advice is suggested. In TCM, Chinese herbs are often combined in the context of formulas to enhance each other's desirable action and to minimize any potential side effect. Consult a professional if you are pregnant or are taking any prescription medications or Western medications as it can cause interference or have a strong effect on the body.

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