Wu+Tuo+(Aconite)

[[image:Chuan_Wu.jpg width="207" height="315" align="right"]]Wu Tuo (Aconite) ["Sichuan Raven Head"]
2 Types: Chuan Wu (from Sichuan), Cao Wu (Wild) Category: Expel Wind-Damp (and Strengthen Tendon-Bone) Nature : **Toxic, Hot** Flavors: Acrid, Bitter Channels: HT, SP, LR, KI-Cao Wu only

Functions:Expel Wind-damp; **disperse cold** and **stop pain** Indications: 1. Bi-syndromes w/ severe pain and numbness due to wind, cold and dampness 2. **Variety of pain** w/ internal cold. 3. Can be used topically. Useful for skin problems/wounds that will not heal

Dosage: 3-9g. **cook 0.5-1 hour before other herbs in decoction** Contra: Pregnancy. Misc:Incompatible w/ Ban Xia, Gua Lou, Bei Mu, Bai Ji, and Bai Lian Always combine with Ginger; **Leads fire from the Heart back down to fuel Mingmen**