Chuan Wu vs Cao Wu

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Chuan Wu

Aconitum carmichaelii (raw)

Analgesic

Aconitum kusnezoffii

Analgesic

Chuan Wu

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cao Wu

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM raw aconite main root for severe bi syndrome pain.

TCM wild aconite for severe pain conditions.

Active Compounds

Aconitine, Mesaconitine, Hypaconitine

Aconitine derivatives, Mesaconitine, Deoxyaconitine

Traditional Uses

Severe rheumatic pain, Cold bi syndrome, Numbness

Severe arthritis, Cold bi, Numbness, Anesthesia

Modern Uses

Potent analgesic, Anti-rheumatic, Yang-warming

Powerful analgesic, Anti-rheumatic, Local anesthetic

Adult Dosage

1.5-3g PROCESSED in decoction boiled 60+ min

1.5-3g PROCESSED boiled 60+ min

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Heart disease, Yin deficiency, Weak constitution

Pregnancy, Heart disease, Raw use, Weak constitution

Side Effects

Numbness, Arrhythmia, FATAL if underprocessed

Fatal arrhythmia, Numbness, Respiratory failure if underprocessed

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E