Thursday, April 7, 2011

Aconitum carmichaelii
Aconitum carmichaelii is a flowering plant species native to East Asia, particularly in China and Japan. It is commonly known as (traditional Chinese: 烏頭附子; pinyin: Wu-tou Fu-zi) in Chinese, and 鳥兜 (トリカブト Torikabuto) in Japanese.
Medicinal uses
Mandarin 'Fu Zi' =daughter root, lateral root 'Wu Tou'= tuberous mother root,root truber. Wu tou is an effective anesthetic and analgesic It is considered a medicinal herb by some and the root is most commonly used to effect circulation, restore yang and expel cold. It is sometimes used topically in Dit Da Jow liniment. If not prepared properly by a trained person, it is deadly when taken internally.[citation needed]The whole plant is highly toxic[1].

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