dried aconite root
Refers to the processed root of aconite plants, used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine. Highly toxic in raw form.
In Kampo medicine, dried aconite root is sometimes used to treat sensitivity to cold.
附子は猛毒を含むため、専門家の指導なしに使用してはいけない。
Because dried aconite root contains a potent poison, it must not be used without expert guidance.
Standard kanji spelling for this term.
Variant kanji form; less common than 附子.
The term is of Chinese origin, referring to the processed root of the aconite plant. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.