Prepared Aconitum, Zhi Fu Zi, 制附子 Sichuan Aconite accessory root, Aconite Daughter rootFu Zi, Zhi Fu Zi (prepared) (TCM) Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, 1841 Bai Fu Pian (White Aconite slices, without bark) Hei Fu Pian (Black Aconite slices, with bark) Aconitum Pao Fu Zi (“Fried Aconitum Fu Zi“)(Adam, 2024) See also: More Photos of AconiteThe Aconite Species of the WestExperiments on Aconite of Dr. Storck Botanical name: Aconitum carmichaeli (syn. A. chinense) (TCM)A number of Aconite species are used in the various systems:  1. Europe: A. napellus  2. India & Tibet:  a. A. chasmanthum  b. A. ferox (Nepalese Aconite)The above species are synonymous in effect, just the strength may vary. This is especially so with Wild versus farmed varieties. In TCM, the majority of the root of Fu Zi is farmed, whereas other varieties of Aconite (Chuan Wu, Cao Wu) are gathered from the wild and are much more toxic. It appears most of that on the Indian market is wild-crafted, leading to its possible greater strength. Parts used: Prepared ‘Daughter’ (accessory) rootThe main root is also used, see Aconitum Wu Tuo Temperature & Taste: Hot, dry. Pungent, Extremely Toxic Classification: M. Warm to Expel Cold Uses: 1. Warms the Yang,…

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