The Efficacy and Function of Fuzi LIZhong Pills

Fuzi LIZhong Wan is mainly composed of herbs such as Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Fuzi), dried ginger, Codonopsis root (Dangshen), Atractylodes rhizome (Baizhu), and licorice. It functions to warm the middle jiao, dispel cold, strengthen the spleen, and invigorate qi. It is indicated for symptoms caused by deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, and cold extremities. Its therapeutic effects are primarily manifested in the following aspects:

1. Expelling wind and eliminating dampness: The dried ginger component in the formula has the effect of expelling wind and removing dampness, promoting perspiration, accelerating blood circulation and Qi movement in the body, and treating symptoms such as fever and chills caused by wind-cold感冒.

2. Improving gastrointestinal function: Fuzi Lizhong Wan improves gastrointestinal function through its warming properties, promotes secretion of digestive fluids, enhances gastrointestinal motility, and thereby alleviates gastrointestinal discomfort caused by reduced function of the spleen and stomach.

3. Warming the middle jiao and dispersing cold: It is suitable for symptoms such as cold pain in the epigastrium and abdomen, intestinal rumbling, and diarrhea caused by cold pathogens. It warms the spleen and stomach and promotes blood circulation.

4. Dispersing cold and relieving pain: Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Fuzi), one of the components of Fuzi Lizhong Wan, is strongly hot in nature and can disperse cold and relieve pain. It significantly alleviates symptoms such as cold extremities, soreness and pain in the waist and knees, and cold pain in the epigastrium and abdomen.

Fuzi Lizhong Wan contains Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Fuzi), which is toxic. It should be used under the guidance of a physician to avoid overdose or long-term use that may lead to poisoning.