Analysis of Radix Aconiti Carmichaeli Processing Methods and Dosage Applications in Treatise on Cold Pathogenic Diseases
The processing and dosage of medicinal herbs are crucial factors affecting therapeutic efficacy and are distinctive features of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).Treatise on Cold Pathogenic Diseases Provides a comprehensive system of theory,law,formulae,and medication that remains instructive today.The text records five processing methods for Radix aconiti carmichaeli:peeling,splitting,raw use,processing with heat,and separately decocting to extract the juice.Peeling Radix aconiti carmichaeli can reduce toxicity;splitting can diminish toxicity and enhance efficacy;raw use is beneficial for restoring yang and dissipating cold;processed with heat can warm the channels and support yang while dispelling cold and dampness;separately decocting the juice can gently exert its properties,supporting yang and consolidating the exterior without assisting pathogens.Raw Radix aconiti carmi-chaeli should be used cautiously in clinical settings,with attention to drug compatibility,decoction time,and dos-age.The dosage of processed Radix aconiti carmichaeli can be reasonably selected based on clinical reality,also requiring attention to decoction time and drug compatibility.This article aims to explore the implications and appli-cation characteristics of different processing methods and dosages to provide reference for future clinical practice.
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