The efficacy and function of Aconitum

Aconitum carmichaelii is a common Chinese medicine with many different functions. It can treat some diseases of the human body. Let us learn about its specific functions below.

[Other names] Aconitum carmichaelii (Atlas of Northeastern Plant Medicinal Materials), Aconitum truncatum (Identification of Major Wild Medicinal Plants in Heilongjiang Province and New Preparations of Chinese Herbal Medicines).

[Source] It is the tuberous root of the Ranunculaceae plant Aconitum carmichaelii . Harvested in autumn. Rinse with clean water for three days, changing the water twice a day, slice and dry.

[Original form] Perennial climbing herb. The tuber is inverted cone-shaped. The stem is 1 to 3 meters long and is twined, ascending or curved. The leaves are broadly ovate-pentagonal, petiolate, 3-partite, the lobes are ovate-lanceolate, notched, the central lobe is 3-lobed, and the lateral lobes are unequally 2-lobed. The raceme is terminal and densely covered with spreading white pubescence; the flowers are blue-purple with short stalks; the sepals are 5, petal-shaped, with the upper one being large and helmet-shaped; the petals are 2; the stamens are numerous; the carpels are 3 to 5, glabrous or slightly hairy. Follicles.

[Habitat distribution] Grown on the edges of alpine forests and grasslands. Distributed in Northeast China.

[Nature and flavor] Warm in nature, numbing in taste, and highly toxic.

【Functions and indications】 ① "Colorful Atlas of Northeastern Medicinal Plants": "Analgesic and sedative, used to treat neuralgia and rheumatism."

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 fen; or soak in wine. For external use: grind into powder or grind and apply to the affected area.

[Remarks] This product is used as medicine in Northeast China as Aconitum kusnezoffii.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Color Atlas of Northeastern Medicinal Plants"

The above is an introduction to the effects of Aconitum carmichaelii. When using it, you can use it according to the needs mentioned above. Aconitum carmichaelii is also very helpful in treating certain diseases.