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Chuan Wu (Zhi) Single Herb Extract, 100g

Chuan Wu (Zhi) Single Herb Extract, 100g

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Aconitum carmichaelii (mother root), cured (traditionally prepared; from Jiangyou in Sichuan). Processed Sichuan Aconite Main Root dispels wind, disperses cold and stops pain; Reduces swellings, induces ulcerations, and dispels putrefaction


Chuanwu (Zhi) 5:1 is available from Classical Pearls. We manage the sourcing, production, and formulation of the highest-quality ingredients for all our products into unique, potent formulations based on classical medical texts and fine-tuned to treat modern patients suffering from the complex diseases of our time.

Classical Pearls is a part of an international movement that seeks to honor and restore the classical origins of Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine is a highly sophisticated science and a deeply spiritual art form. Herbal formulation is based on simple foundational principles that are often ignored or misunderstood in modern TCM education. With Classical Pearls’ formulas and the core educational concepts behind them, the goal is to preserve the true clinical power and efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine.

Expels Wind-Dampness, disperses Cold, warms and activates the channels, and stops pain

  • Wind-Damp Painful Obstruction (Bi) with
  • Severe sub-cardiac and abdominal pain from Wind-Cold-Dampness
  • Headache
  • Trauma
  • Anesthesia
  • (Can be applied topically)

Reduces swellings, induces ulceration, and dispels putrefaction

  • Topically for Yin flat abscesses
  • Used when hard abscesses do not soften and ulcerate or do not heal

Treats unconsciousness caused by Phlegm Stagnation

  • Unprocessed can treat unconsciousness, deviation of the mouth and eyes, and a roaring sound of Phlegm in the throat (very rare usage)

English Name: Radix Aconiti Preparata, Prepared Aconite, Processed Sichuan Aconite Main Root, Aconite Wutou, Mother Root of the Common Monks' Hood
Chinese Name: Chuan Wu, Zhi,
Unit Size: 100 Grams
Potency: 5:1
Taste: Acrid, Bitter
Properties: Hot, Toxic
Channels Entered: Liver, Spleen, (Heart)
Actions: Dispels wind, disperses cold, and stops pain; Reduces swellings, induces ulcerations, and dispels putrefaction
Materia Medica: Tonify Yang
Contraindications: Contraindicated during pregnancy. Contraindicated for those with Yin Deficiency. Contraindicated for those with Yang Excess. Contraindicated for those with pain caused by Heat. Do not take this herb unprepared. Incompatible with Bul. Fritillariae Chuan Bei 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.


Ingredients

Aconite main root, prepared Aconiti Radix preparata Aconitum carmichaelii mother root curedExcipient: Organic, soluble quinoa powderGrowing Location:Jiangyou in Sichuan Province, China (wild-crafted seedlings are planted at the winter solstice and harvested around the summer solstice)Traditional Preparation:Hand-peeled, soaked and rinsed multiple times to remove 100% of the natural brining agents, pressure steamed; no application of commonly used chemicals such as hydrochloric acid or sulphur.

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