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aconite /ac·o·nite/ (ak´o-nīt) 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.
aconite [ak´ah-nīt] an extremely toxic substance from the dried root of Aconitum napellus (monkshood or wolfsbane), containing several closely related alkaloids, principally aconitine. It has variable effects on the heart leading to heart failure and it also affects the central nervous system; poisoning can be fatal, and with large doses death may be instantaneous. It was formerly used as an antipyretic and cardiac and respiratory depressant and topically as a counterirritant and local anesthetic.
aconite (aˑ·k 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. aconite see aconitum. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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