Aconite

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Aconite

Source: Modern Encyclopedia of Herbs

By: Joseph M Kadens, N.D, PhD.

 

AKA: Monkshood, Wolfsbane, Cuckoo's Cap, Blue Rocket, Friar's Cap, Jacot's

Chariot

BOTANICAL: Aconitum Napellus

EFFECTS & REPORTED USES: Made from the dried tuberous root of this herb, the

effect is that of a sedative or depressant. It has been used successfully to

reduce pain and fever and consequiently has been widely used in combating

scarlet fever, inflammation of hte stomach (gastritis), nerve pains of the face

(facial neuralgia), inflammation of hte mucus membrane (catarrah), ulcerated

tonsils, croup and heart palpitation and spasm. Only a small amount is required

for effect, such as one or two drops of a fluid extract of the root in a cup of

warm water.

SPEICAL WARNING: There are a few hebes which, when taken in excess, can be very

dangerous and even fatal. Aconite is one of these herbs. An excessive amount

may be too drepressive for the heart to continue operating. If taken in excess,

vomiting should be induced.