Aconitum napellus
Other Names: Aconit, Aconiti Tuber, Acónito, Aconitum, Aconitum Angustifolium, Aconitum napellus, Aconitum carmichaeli, Aconitum kusnezoffi, Atis, Ativisha, Autumn Monkshood, Bachnag, Bikhma, Blue Monkshood Root, Caowu, Chuanwu, Chuan-wu, Fu Zi, Futzu, Helmet Flower, Monkshood, Monkshood Tuber, Prativisha, Radix Aconiti, Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii, Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata, Vachnag, Vatsnabh, Visha, Wild Aconitum, Wolfsbane, Wutou, Zhi Fu Zi
Aconite is a plant. The root is used as medicine.
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Special Precautions of Aconite
- Only Homeopathic use !
- Aconite contains some poisonous chemicals. In Hong Kong, aconite is the most common cause of severe poisoning from herbs. In Asia, toxicity is usually related to the use of aconite in traditional medicines. In western countries, aconite poisoning is usually associated with consuming the plant.
- Aconite contains a strong poison that’s highly toxic — comparable to what’s found in the venom of some poisonous snakes. Use can cause extremely severe side effects such as heart and breathing problems, inability to move, and death.
- Do not take homeopathic remedies without first consulting a homeopathic practitioner. Do not take several remedies at the same time as that is often discouraged in homeopathic treatment. Take the recommended dose only and immediately report any changes in condition to your doctor.
Benefits and uses of Aconite are
- Acute Respiratory Infections : This is the type of infection that comes on fast and furiously, almost without any warning. The cold and flu symptoms that are present are extreme in nature. There is often a sore throat, a fever, and other related symptoms that may evolve into more serious ones. It is hard to get sleep, to take a deep breath, and at times to breathe in through the mouth or nose. Aconite may work as a homeopathic remedy for any number of these symptoms and help the body rid itself of infection.
- Fear, Shock, and Anxiety: This type of fear and anxiety becomes as much physical as it is mental. Individuals may struggle with restlessness and have difficulty in dealing with everyday activities. They also seem to be plagued with panic attacks that were initially triggered by a tragic event suffered in the past. Some individuals may avoid keeping the company of others as a result of this fear and anxiety.
- Eye and Ear Infections: Eyes become inflamed and there may be a great deal of pain and burning as a result of these infections. People often turn to aconite for help with painful and burning eyes, or the same in the ears. There is usually intense and rapid pain that sets in and takes hold of the individual. Commonly, redness in either the eyes or the ears may feel tender to the touch.
- Problems in Labor: As some mothers fear their own mortality during labor, they may turn to aconite as a homeopathic remedy. It is used to help cope with the physical symptoms as well as the panic they feel. It also helps with any urine retention experienced by either the mom or the baby during labor.
Profile Type
People that do best with aconite as a homeopathic remedy tend to be very healthy and strong, but can be easily excitable. They usually exhibit a certain strength overall, but may find that they get sick very quickly and easily. They tend to go through times of extreme fear and anxiety, and this in turn causes their restlessness to turn into a phobia of sorts. They commonly fear certain things in life or may just fear death itself.
