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Aconite (monkshood)
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Ranunculaceae |
Genus and specie |
Aconitum napellus |
Monkshood, wolfsbane, aconit napel (French), blauer Eisenhut (German), aconito (Italian and Spanish).
Perennial plant with tuberous roots and mid green leaves and hooded deep blue flowers.
The roots are normally used in tinctures.
Aconite or monkshood is a sedative, analgesic herb that lowers fever and influences the heart and the central nervous system.
A tincture is mostly used externally for rheumatism and for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic as well as anti-neuralgic effect. Internally, it is often included in cough medicine and the purified aconite alkaloid is also used in treating facial neuralgia (0.1 mg granules).
Aconite is highly poisonous and excessive external application may cause poisoning, as the herb is absorbed through the skin as well as open cuts, scratches, and sores.
Toxic amount can cause numbness, abnormal cardiac rhythm and death through respiratory arrest.
Not recommended for use in self-medication - rather consult a qualified practitioner. Subject to legal restriction in certain countries.
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