Cao Wu

Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii

Wild Aconite Root

Wind-Damp-Dispelling

About this herb

A potent, toxic root used cautiously for severe cold-type pain; requires careful processing.

PinyinCao Wu

Chinese草乌

Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii

EnglishWild Aconite Root

CategoryWind-Damp-Dispelling

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