Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Cao Wu Ye: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Cao Wu Ye (Folium Aconiti Kusnezoffii)
The Effect of Folium Aconiti Kusnezoffii
Property
Pungent, astringent, neutral, slightly toxic; liver meridian entered.
Actions
Clear heat, remove toxicity, alleviate pain.
Indications
Diarrhea, toothache, headache, fever.
Dosage and Administrations
Take the pills or powder, 1~1.2 g.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women.
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Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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