Can Hei Shun Pian treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma?

Apr 18, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhang Xiuhong

Introduction

COPD asthma refers to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Under normal circumstances, Heishunpian (Black顺片) can, to some extent, assist in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary asthma. Heishunpian has the effect of warming yang and dispersing cold, and may help alleviate respiratory symptoms caused by cold pathogens in some patients. However, the specific effectiveness may vary from person to person, and it should be used under the guidance of a qualified physician.

　　COPD asthma refers to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Under normal circumstances, Heishunpian (Black顺片) can, to some extent, assist in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary asthma. However, the specific effectiveness may vary from person to person, and it must be used under the guidance of a qualified physician. Detailed analysis is as follows:

　　Heishunpian has the effect of warming yang and dispersing cold, which may help alleviate certain respiratory symptoms caused by cold pathogens. For asthma attacks caused by a cold constitution, or cold-damp symptoms in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, such as coughing and asthma, difficulty breathing, etc., TCM practitioners might use Heishunpian as one component in a herbal formula. Additionally, Heishunpian can warm the kidneys and stop diarrhea, which may indirectly help improve the overall health status of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary asthma, thus assisting in the treatment of the disease.

　　However, due to differences in patients' constitutions and conditions, the therapeutic effects of Heishunpian may vary individually. Some patients may be sensitive to Heishunpian, while others may experience minimal effects. Before using Heishunpian, it is essential to understand its contraindications and precautions, consult the advice of a professional TCM physician, and develop an individualized treatment plan.

　　During the course of medication, patients should also pay attention to adjusting their daily diet and lifestyle habits to comprehensively improve their health status.

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Aconite Root (Black Prepared Slices): Functions and Applications

Aconite lateral root slice (Heishunpian) strongly supplements the original yang and restores dispersed yang energy. It is indicated for sudden collapse of yang due to profuse sweating, severe vomiting, or excessive diarrhea, manifested as cold limbs, faint pulse approaching absence, etc. It rapidly invigorates yang energy, restores yang, and alleviates厥逆 (reversed coldness). It is frequently combined with dried ginger, licorice, and other herbs. 2. Supplements fire to assist yang: It replenishes fire at the "Mingmen" (vital gate) and enhances overall yang energy in the body.

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Is Heishunpian the same as Fuzi?

Under normal circumstances, Black Prepared Aconite Root (Hei Shun Pian) is a processed product of Aconite Root (Fu Zi) and is not entirely equivalent to Fu Zi. It is recommended to use it cautiously under the guidance of a qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Fu Zi is the dried mother root of the plant Aconitum carmichaelii Debx. (Ranunculaceae family), while Hei Shun Pian is made from selected high-quality portions of Fu Zi that undergo a series of processing steps, such as slicing, boiling, and sun-drying, to produce the traditional Chinese herbal medicine slice.

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Can Hei Shun Pian treat the sequelae of stroke?

Stroke refers to cerebral apoplexy. Under normal circumstances, Heishunpian (Black顺片) can, to some extent, treat the sequelae of stroke. Heishunpian has the effects of warming yang to dispel cold, strengthening the heart, and restoring yang. It is commonly used to treat conditions caused by yang deficiency and excessive cold. Heishunpian may help improve blood circulation and promote recovery of nerve function, thereby alleviating symptoms of stroke sequelae to some extent; however, medication should be taken under medical guidance.

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Are Fuzi and Heishunpian the same thing?

Under normal circumstances, Fuzi and Heishunpian are not the same, although they are related. Heishunpian is actually a processed product of Fuzi. Fuzi comes from the dried mother root of the Aconitum plant in the Ranunculaceae family and is highly toxic in its raw form. Heishunpian, on the other hand, is a processed form of Fuzi, with reduced toxicity while retaining its fundamental therapeutic effects.