Aconitum (Monkshood): Origin, Characteristics & Cultivation
5 天之前 · Aconitum, also known as aconite, monkshood, wolfsbane, leopard’s bane, devil’s helmet, or blue rocket, is a genus of over 250 species of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae. The name “aconitum” is derived from the Greek word “akon,” which means dart or javelin, possibly referring to the plant’s historical use as ...
Aconite: Safe Homeopathic Remedy or Dangerous Poison?
2020年2月14日 · Aconite (Aconitum napellus L.) is a plant that has both homeopathic/medicinal uses and poisonous effects, depending on how it’s used. Aconitum napellus is native to Europe but now grows throughout the world.
ACONITE - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD
Aconite is a plant in the Aconitum genus that grows in rocky areas in the Northern Hemisphere. Despite containing poisonous chemicals, it's used as medicine.
How to Grow and Care for Monkshood - The Spruce
2022年6月22日 · There are about 250 species of Aconitum, but Aconitum napellus is the most commonly grown ornamental variety. A moderately slow-growing flower, monkshood features smooth palmate leaves with deep lobes and racemes of azure blue, pink, yellow, or white flowers on sturdy, unbranched stems.
Aconitum - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Aconitum Family: Ranunculaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Has been used in Chinese herbal medicine. Poison -tipped arrows have been in the hunting of whales, bears and ibex. Life Cycle: Perennial Recommended Propagation Strategy: Division Country Or Region Of Origin: Mountainous ares of the northern hemisphere Play Value: Attractive Flowers Dimensions:
How to Grow and Care for Monkshood - BBC Gardeners World …
Monkshood (Aconitum) also known as wolfsbane and common aconite, is a beautiful, stately perennial with tall spires of purple-blue flowers from mid- to late summer. It looks similar to delphinium, to which it's related. It's a great plant for the middle or back of a cottage or herbaceous border.
Description, Major Species, Facts, & Poison - Britannica
2024年9月24日 · monkshood, (genus Aconitum), genus of more than 200 species of showy perennial herbs of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). They occur in the north temperate zone, usually in partial shade and in rich soil.
Aconite Uses, Benefits & Side Effects - Drugs.com
Extracts of Aconitum species have been given orally in traditional medicine to reduce fever associated with colds, pneumonia, laryngitis, croup, and asthma; for pain, inflammation, and high blood pressure; as a diuretic; to cause sweating; to slow heart rate; and for sedation.
Aconitum napellus - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Aconitum napellus is an erect, tuberous-rooted perennial which features dense, terminal racemes (to 8" long) of hooded, deep purplish-blue to violet flowers atop rigid, leafy stems typically growing 2-4' tall. Commonly found in moist pastures and moist mountainous areas of Europe and Asia.
The toxicology and detoxification of Aconitum - PubMed Central …
In this review, we provided the traditional and contemporary practice of using Aconitum herbs as medicine, from functions, processing methods to toxicity in ethnomedicine aspects to discuss the underlying connections of traditional and modern understanding on the toxicity of Aconitum plants.
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