Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (white/black slice) |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 附片 · Fu Pian |
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| Medicinal Part | Roots and rhizomes |
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| Efficacy Category | Interior-warming |
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| Botanical Origin | The processed daughter root of Aconitum carmichaelii Debx. (Ranunculaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Acrid, Sweet; Very hot; Toxic |
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| Channels Entered | Heart, Kidney, Spleen |
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What Is Fu Pian?
Fu Pian (Prepared Daughter Root of Common Monkshood (Fu Pian)) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in Sichuan (Jiangyou area), Hubei, Hunan, Shaanxi, Yunnan.
Nature & Flavour: Acrid, Sweet; Very hot; Toxic
Channels Entered: Heart, Kidney, Spleen
Fu Pian: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (white/black slice)
Botanical Origin
The processed daughter root of Aconitum carmichaelii Debx. (Ranunculaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in Sichuan (Jiangyou area), Hubei, Hunan, Shaanxi, Yunnan.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is片大, thick, translucent, white or dark brown, not oily.
Macroscopic Features
White slice (白附片) is irregular slices, 1.7~5cm long, 0.9~3cm wide, 0.2~0.5cm thick, externally yellowish-white, translucent. Black slice (黑顺片) is 1.5~5cm long, externally dark brown, with cork remnant on outer edge. Hard and brittle; cut surface is translucent, horny. Faint odor, taste salty, numb.
Traditional TCM Properties
Acrid, Sweet; Very hot; ToxicHeartKidneySpleen
Traditional Functions
Rescues yang and reverses desertion, supplements fire and assists yang, disperses cold and stops pain.
How Fu Pian Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Fu Pian is classified among the Interior-warming herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
