Cao Wu and Chuan Wu have the same medicinal properties, efficacy, dosage, use of attention, the main difference is that the toxicity of Cao Wu is stronger.
Cao Wu and Chuan Wu are toxic, with the wind-dampness, warm menstruation pain, clinically mainly used for the treatment of wind-cold and dampness paralysis, cold pain in the heart and abdomen, cold hernia and abdominal pain (internal cold and external wind-cold caused by acute abdominal pain), bruises and other diseases.
The main difference between Cao Wu and Chuan Wu is that the toxicity of Cao Wu is more intense, improper use of the drug can trigger toxic reactions, such as numbness of the mouth, tongue and limbs, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, respiratory difficulties, confusion, etc..
Cao Wu and Chuan Wu can not be used in the same way with half-summer, hyacinth, smallpox pollen, piper betel, and pregnant women should be cautious. The specific use of drugs need to consult a professional physician’s advice. Do not self-medicate to avoid delaying the condition.