Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. e

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle is aslo 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.

Pharmacological Actions

Roots:

  • Alexipharmic
  • Analgesic
  • Anodyne
  • Anti-atrabilious
  • Anti-flatulent
  • Anti-Periodic
  • Anti-phlegmatic
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Astringent
  • Carminative
  • Diaphoretic
  • Resolvent
  • Styptic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Roots of Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle are Nausea, Bleeding Piles, Dysentery, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Periodic Fever, Bilious Complaints.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Roots of Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    BUKHARINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    IJAMIAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    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 compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Decoction (root)N/A
    Root powderN/A
    Roots1.000g - 2.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle is a tree and woodland garden in texture, which 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

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India.

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    When taken in larger doses may cause (severe) constipation. Its use may exert local anaesthetic effect upon tongue.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle. (work in progress)