What are the taboos of eating aconite?

Fu Pian is a very famous Chinese medicine. Most Chinese medicine practitioners use Fu Pian to treat various diseases such as cold pain in the heart and abdomen, impotence and premature ejaculation, and cold uterus. Fu Pian has many functions. As long as it is used under the guidance of a doctor, it has a very good effect. However, it should be noted that not everyone is suitable for using Fu Pian. So what are the taboos of eating Fu Pian? Let’s take a look together!

Fupian is the finished product after the processing of Aconitum root tubers. There are also processed Aconitum, black Aconitum, cooked Aconitum, light Aconitum, cooked Aconitum, yellow Aconitum and bright Aconitum. The effects of Fupian are to restore yang and rescue adverse conditions, warm and nourish the spleen and kidneys, dispel cold and relieve pain, warm yang and expel cold. The function of Fupian is to treat Yin excess and Yang suppression, profuse sweating and loss of yang, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, cold pain in the heart and abdomen, spleen diarrhea and cold dysentery, impotence, cold uterus, carbuncle, fistula and all deep and chronic cold diseases.

Although aconite and monkshood are the same plant, they have slightly different processing methods and thus have slight differences in clinical application. It is generally believed that aconite is better at replenishing fire and restoring yang, while monkshood is better at dispersing cold and relieving pain. Raw aconite, raw Chuanwu, and raw Caowu are all highly toxic. They must be processed when taken internally and must be simmered for a long time when made into decoctions. The raw ones are generally only for external use, but should not be used if the skin is damaged.

Poisoning and treatment: Aconitine first excites and then paralyzes various nerve endings and centers.

Lethal dose: 2 ml of Aconitum tincture, 2 mg of Aconitine.

Symptoms: First there is numbness of the lips and tongue, nausea, numbness of the hands and feet, followed by irregular movements, vomiting, palpitations, pale face, cold skin, chest tightness, irritability, decreased pain sensation, slow and weak heartbeat, decreased blood pressure, slow breathing, difficulty swallowing, speech disorders, and inhibition of the respiratory center. Occasionally there are convulsions and acute cardiogenic cerebral ischemia syndrome. Death may occur suddenly.

Treatment: Gastric lavage with potassium permanganate, keep warm, and inject a large dose of atropine; for severe paralysis, give stimulants, inhalation, artificial respiration, and infusion; for shock, use ephedrine.

Although aconite has many functions, it is important to be careful not to use it indiscriminately, because its side effects are very serious. If used improperly, it may cause poisoning and may even lead to life-threatening situations. Therefore, if you want to use aconite, it is best to use it under the guidance of a doctor. Excessive use of aconite can be very harmful.