Prepared aconite root
Ingredient Profile
| Chinese Name | 黑顺片 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | Hei Shun Pian |
| Latin Name | Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata |
Modern Research Perspective
Processing changes aconite alkaloids and can reduce, but not eliminate, cardiotoxic and neurotoxic risk. Experimental studies have explored analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and circulatory mechanisms, yet composition and safety depend on validated processing and dose.
Improperly processed or excessive use can cause arrhythmia, neurologic toxicity, and life-threatening poisoning. Clinical use requires regulated material, strict dosing, interaction review, and monitoring; no unsupervised use is appropriate.
Traditional Function
Black Aconite Slice is a prepared Aconite Root material traditionally used to restore yang, warm the channels, dispel cold, and relieve severe cold-related pain. The black-slice processing identity is essential and must not be conflated with raw or differently processed aconite.