Zhi Cao Wu
製草烏 zhì cǎo wū, "prepared herbal raven"

Category:

Is this Herb effective in the clinic?

Pinyin Pronunciation:

	Tastes: Acrid , Bitter		Dosage: 1.5-3g
	Toxic
	Cautions: None noted. See Toxicity. avoid use during Pregnancy		Meridians: Spleen , Liver , Kidney
	Preparation: No preparation data at this time		Quality: Good quality processed herb has a blackish, translucent, and horny surface on cross section. Good quality unprocessed herb consists of full heavy, and solid roots, white and powdery on cross section, with no remaining stems or hairy rootlets.
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas (2) wū tóu guì zhī tāng (Aconite and Cinnamon Twig Decoction) xiǎo huó luò dān (Minor Invigorate the Collaterals Special Pill)