What is Aconite?
Aconite, also known as Monkshood or Wolfsbane, is a high permanent plant with distinctive hood -shaped flowers. Historically, Aconite has been used healing from the days of ancient Greeks, but it was more used as a powerful poison. Modern creams and herbal agents made of a plant are sometimes used for pain relief, but these products are widely considered dangerous, with a high risk of poisoning. Aconite varieties are located in the northern hemisphere. The most common, Aconitum napellus is originally from Europe, but cultivates around the world. This plant costs about 3 feet (1 m) tall, with clusters of blue or purple flowers is from the shape of these flowers that it is called Monkshood. The landscapes sometimes decide to include a monk in flower beds, often next to lower plants. All parts of the plant contain Poisous chemical -called approaches, but concentrations are highest in the root. Aconitin extracted from melted roots was used by ancient rivers and their contemporaries on the lance, arrows andother weapons.
The use of this poison has not been limited to hunting and there are many documented accounts of its use throughout history. The soldiers used the poison on weapons in battle and threw it into the enemy's water supply. Aconite poisoning was often stated on land throughout history, which represents the death of Roman and Byzantine emperors.
Aconitin was also used for medicinal purposes. Poultices were prepared from Wolfsbane and locally applied to the treatment of conditions such as rheumatism. Aconitin tinctures were also used orally for pneumonia, laryngitis and similar complaints. Modern understanding of toxicology explains the danger of these treatments.
DSPECITE This understanding, Monkshead is used in modern topical creams for use as a herb remedy for pain. Aconite poisoning occurs faster when it is used orally, but can also be absorbed through the skin. In fact JThis absorption that allows the cream to reduce pain. Experts agree that patients who use these creams risk aconite poisoning.
When poisoning, armor and dull feelings occur are generally the first symptoms. Intense pain, seizures or paralysis may follow and eventually heart failure may occur. Aconite is one of the known dead poisons and there is no antidote. Instead, emergency medical care focuses on removing toxin from the body and against the symptoms of poison.