Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Aconiti Radix Cocta |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 製川烏 · Zhi Chuan Wu |
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| Medicinal Part | Roots and rhizomes |
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| Efficacy Category | Wind-damp dispelling |
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| Botanical Origin | The processed mother root of Aconitum carmichaelii Debx. (Ranunculaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Acrid, Bitter; Hot; Toxic |
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| Channels Entered | Heart, Liver, Kidney, Spleen |
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What Is Zhi Chuan Wu?
Zhi Chuan Wu (Processed Common Monkshood Root) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in Sichuan (Jiangyou), Shaanxi, Hubei, Hunan, Yunnan.
Nature & Flavour: Acrid, Bitter; Hot; Toxic
Channels Entered: Heart, Liver, Kidney, Spleen
Zhi Chuan Wu: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Aconiti Radix Cocta
Botanical Origin
The processed mother root of Aconitum carmichaelii Debx. (Ranunculaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in Sichuan (Jiangyou), Shaanxi, Hubei, Hunan, Yunnan.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is full, brown, solid, with reduced toxicity.
Macroscopic Features
Irregular conical slices, 2~7cm long, 0.6~1.8cm diameter. Externally dark brown, with longitudinal wrinkles and residual root marks. Fractured surface is grayish-white or dark brown, powdery. Faint odor, taste pungent and numb.
Traditional TCM Properties
Acrid, Bitter; Hot; ToxicHeartLiverKidneySpleen
Traditional Functions
Expels wind-dampness, warms meridians and stops pain.
How Zhi Chuan Wu Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Zhi Chuan Wu is classified among the Wind-damp dispelling 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.
