Radix Aconiti
Radix Aconiti Carmichaeli, Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii
Cao Wu Tou

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; bitter; hot

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Extremely toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Dispel wind and eliminate dampnesswarm the channels and dissipate colddisperse swelling and relieve pain

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treating wind-cold-dampness arthralgia, joint pain, headache, stroke, cold pain in confidant, cold hernia pain, traumatic injury, blood stasis, swelling and pain, gangrene and swollen poison