Aconitum - Wikipedia
Aconitum (/ ˌ æ k ə ˈ n aɪ t əm /), [2] also known as aconite, monkshood, wolfsbane, leopard's bane, devil's helmet, or blue rocket, [3] is a genus of over 250 species of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae.
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 napellus - Wikipedia
Aconitum napellus, monkshood, [2] aconite, Venus' chariot or wolfsbane, is a species of highly toxic flowering plants in the genus Aconitum of the family Ranunculaceae, native and endemic to western and central Europe.
Aconitum napellus (Monkshood): A Purple Poison
Aconitum napellus (A. napellus, also known as monkshood or wolfsbane) is a perennial herb often grown as an ornamental plant due to its attractive blue to dark purple flowers. All parts of the plant, especially the roots, contain toxins. Aconitine is the most dangerous of these toxins.
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.
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:
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.
Monkshood Poisoning: What to Know - WebMD
2024年9月7日 · Monkshood is a general term used to refer to plants within the genus Aconitum. Other common names of this plant include aconite, devil’s helmet, queen of poisons, and wolfsbane. It's a wildflower...
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.
A comprehensive review of phytochemistry, pharmacology …
The genus Aconitum (family—Ranunculaceae) accounts for approximately 400 species worldwide, of which some are considered medicinally very relevant. Many species have been reported to possess significant pharmacological properties and high therapeutic index for curing various diseases.