Aconitum napellus

Aconitum napellus
Family:Aconitum napellus; Analgesic; Anodyne; Antirheumatic; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Febrifuge; Homeopathy; Irritant; Sedative.
Common name:Aconite
Aconite has been used since ancient times especially as an antidote to poisoning. Since the entire plant is itself very toxic however any use should be under the guidance of a skilled practitioner. All parts of the plant are used medicinally. The root is the most important and this is harvested as soon as the plant dies down in the autumn and is dried before use. The other parts of the plant are less important and are used fresh being harvested when the plant is coming into flower. The root is analgesic anodyne antirheumatic diaphoretic diuretic irritant and sedative. Due to its poisonous nature it is not normally used internally though it has been used in the treatment of fevers. Externally it is applied to unbroken skin in the treatment of rheumatism painful bruises neuralgia etc. All parts of the plant except the root are harvested when the plant is in flower and used to make a homeopathic medicine. This is analgesic and sedative and is used especially in the treatment of fevers inflammation bronchitis neuralgia etc.

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