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aconite
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aconite /ac·o·nite/ (ak´o-nit) a poisonous substance from the dried tuberous root of Aconitum napellus, which contains aconitine and related alkaloids and causes potentially fatal ventricular fibrillation and respiratory paralysis. It is used in Chinese herbal medicine and homeopathy as an analgesic, antiinflammatory, and cardiac tonic.
ac·o·nite (k-nt)
n.
The dried leaves and roots of various herbs of the genus Aconitum, especially Aconitum napellus, containing aconitine. It is used externally as an analgesic and was formerly used internally as a sedative. Also called monkshood.

aconite (aˑ·k·nīt),
n 1. Latin names:
Aconitum napellus, Aconitum columbianum, Aconitum chinense, Aconitum carmichaeli; parts used: leaves, roots; uses: fever, arthritis, rheumatism, poor digestion; precautions: extremely toxic; cardiotoxic. Also called
blue rocket, bushi, friar's
cap, helmet flower, monkshood, soldier's cap, or
wolfsbane. 2. a homeopathic preparation of
Aconitum napellus, used to treat colds, inflammatory conditions, and fevers accompanied with anxiety and restlessness.

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