Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Typhonii Rhizoma Praeparatum |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 製白附子 · Zhi Bai Fu Zi |
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| Medicinal Part | Roots and rhizomes |
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| Efficacy Category | Phlegm-resolving |
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| Botanical Origin | The processed tuber of Sauromatum giganteum (Engl.) Stapf (Araceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Acrid; Warm; Toxic |
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| Channels Entered | Stomach, Liver |
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What Is Zhi Bai Fu Zi?
Zhi Bai Fu Zi (Processed Giant Typhonium Rhizome) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Henan, Gansu, Hubei, Sichuan, Shaanxi.
Nature & Flavour: Acrid; Warm; Toxic
Channels Entered: Stomach, Liver
Zhi Bai Fu Zi: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Typhonii Rhizoma Praeparatum
Botanical Origin
The processed tuber of Sauromatum giganteum (Engl.) Stapf (Araceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Henan, Gansu, Hubei, Sichuan, Shaanxi.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is white, hard, horny, without numbness after processing.
Macroscopic Features
Oval or oblong, 1~5cm long, 1~3cm diameter. Externally yellowish-white or tan; cut surface is yellow, horny. Hard. Faint odor, taste pungent, slightly numb.
Traditional TCM Properties
Acrid; Warm; ToxicStomachLiver
Traditional Functions
Expels wind-phlegm, subdues spasms, resolves toxin and dissipates nodules, stops pain.
How Zhi Bai Fu Zi Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Zhi Bai Fu Zi is classified among the Phlegm-resolving 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.
