Aconite is a poisonous plant, of the species or Aconite sunny day, widely used in homeopathic medicine for the treatment of fever, anxiety, nervousness or panic syndrome, as it has alkaloids with analgesic, anti-inflammatory and sedative properties.
However, these alkaloids present in aconite are very toxic and can cause serious side effects, such as cardiac arrhythmias or difficulty breathing, which can be life-threatening. Therefore, this plant is used in homeopathy in a very diluted form.
Aconite can be found in homeopathic pharmacies in globule form, and should only be used under the advice of a homeopathic doctor. Although this plant is used in homeopathy, its use should never replace conventional medical treatment with allopathic remedies.
What is it for
Aconite is indicated as a homeopathic remedy for:
- Fever with delirium;
- Fear or phobia;
- Anxiety or nervousness;
- Panic crises;
- Dry cough;
- Asthma or bronchitis;
- Drop;
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
Aconite is rich in alkaloids that give it analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, decongestant, antitussive, cardiotonic, diuretic, sedative and diaphoretic properties.
This medicinal plant is used in a very diluted form to prepare homeopathic remedies to reduce the risk of poisoning, and its use must be carried out with medical advice, and with individualized doses.
It is important to emphasize that homeopathic treatment with aconite does not replace conventional medical treatment with allopathic remedies.
How to use
As it is a toxic plant, aconite should only be used as directed by a homeopathic doctor, in the form of homeopathic globules and in individualized doses.
Possible side effects
Aconite is a toxic plant that can cause serious side effects that can be life-threatening, such as cardiac arrhythmias, difficulty breathing, severe weakness or inability to move. Additionally, it can cause nausea, vomiting and excessive sweating.
Therefore, the use of aconite should only be done with the advice of a homeopathic doctor.
Who shouldn’t use
Homeopathic aconite globules should not be used by children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or by people who are allergic to the components of the formulation.
Furthermore, the plant Aconite turnip It should not be used in homemade formulations, such as teas, infusions or applied to the skin, as it is a toxic plant with serious side effects.
It is important to emphasize that the use of aconite should only be done after recommendation from a homeopathic doctor.
Bibliography
- CHAN, Yau-Tuen; WANG, Ning; FENG, YIBIN. The toxicology and detoxification of Aconitum: traditional and modern views. Chin Med. 16. 1; 61, 2021
- TAI, CJ; et al. Clinical Aspects of Aconitum Preparations. Plant Med. 81. 12-13; 1017-28, 2015
- CHAN, T. Y. K. Aconitum alkaloid poisoning related to the culinary uses of aconite roots. Toxins (Basel). 6. 9; 2605-11, 2014
- NYIRIMIGABO, E.; et al. A review on phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology studies of Aconitum. J Pharm Pharmacol. 67. 1; 1-19, 2015
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