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The top herbs in Zhen Wu Tang are Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi), Atractylodes Rhizomes (Bai Zhu) and Poria-Cocos Mushrooms (Fu Ling)
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 5 herbs
Key actions: Warms and tonifies the Yang and Qi of the Spleen and Kidneys. Eliminates Dampness.
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency' of which sweating that doesnt reduce fever is a symptom.
Because Prepared Aconite is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat sweating that doesnt reduce fever as a symptom, like Da Huang Fu Zi Tang or Zhen Wu Tang for instance.
Prepared Aconite is a Hot herb that tastes Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Kidney and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Raises the collapse of Yang. Warms the meridians and relieves pain caused by Cold. Reduces Damp caused by Deficiency in Yang.
Dizziness Abdominal pain that worsens with cold Deep aching and heaviness in the extremities Heavy sensation in the head Edema Loose stools Palpitations Coughing Vomiting Palpitations in the epigastrium