Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle
Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle is also known as Aconitum heterophyllum var. bracteatum Stapf. belongs to Ranunculaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Atees, Khalequl Namr.
The English name for this herb is Indian Aconite.
The Urdu names for this herb are Atees, Atis Shireen, Patis Chittijari, Sharangi.
Description
Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle is a tree, : woodland garden in texture, blooms from august to september
Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle's Roots. The root is best harvested in the autumn as soon as the plant dies down and is dried for later use[4]. This is a very poisonous plant and should only be used with extreme caution and under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. The roots of this plant are extensively collected from the wild for medicinal use and the species is becoming much rarer in many areas of its range
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle's Roots are Alexipharmic, Analgesic, Anodyne, Anti-atrabilious, Anti-flatulent, Anti-Periodic, Anti-phlegmatic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Resolvent, Styptic.
Indications
The indications of Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle's Roots are Nausea, Bleeding Piles, Dysentery, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Periodic Fever, Bilious Complaints.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle's Roots is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Decoction (root) | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Root powder | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Roots | 1.000 – 2.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Bawasir, Ma'jun Jograj Gugal, Ma'jun Murawweh ul-Arwah, Safuf Habis.
Substitutes
No information regarding Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
No information regarding Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
No information regarding Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle's antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle. (work in progress)