Aconite (Monkshood, Blue Rocket) |
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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Aconitum napellus
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Roots
Leaves
Chemicals this herb contains:
Aconine
Aconitine
Benzoylamine
Neopelline
Picratonitine
KNOWN EFFECTS
Small amounts stimulate central nervous system and peripheral
nerves.
Large amounts depress central nervous system and peripheral
nerves.
Normalizes heartbeat irregularities.
A dose as low as 5ml (about 1 teaspoon) of the root can be
lethal.
Miscellaneous information:
Was used for centuries as arrow poison.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Decreases fever.
Treats heartbeat irregularities.
Increases sweating.
Decreases blood pressure.
Treats neuralgias.
Treats other nerve disorders.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such
as stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Rated dangerous, particularly in children, persons over 55 and
those who take larger than appropriate quantities for extended
periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side
Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms : |
What to do: |
| Burning tongue and lips |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Difficulty swallowing |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Irritability |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
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convenient. |
| Nausea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Numbness of tongue and lips |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Restlessness |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
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convenient. |
| Speech difficulties |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Vision doubled or blurred |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Vomiting |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
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