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Uses.It was formerly used externally to treat rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago and contusion; internally as a febrifuge, analgesic and gastric anaesthetic. A anticarcinogenic effect of Aconitum extract or tincture has been claimed. [CRC]\\ | Uses.It was formerly used externally to treat rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago and contusion; internally as a febrifuge, analgesic and gastric anaesthetic. A anticarcinogenic effect of Aconitum extract or tincture has been claimed. [CRC]\\ | ||
The application of the drug is dangerous. Overdose should be avoided as there is no sure antidote. This is also true in cases of the administration of the main alkaloid itself, aconitine, which has a strong anaesthetic and analgesic effect (achieved by raising the permeability of cell membranes to sodium). \\ | The application of the drug is dangerous. Overdose should be avoided as there is no sure antidote. This is also true in cases of the administration of the main alkaloid itself, aconitine, which has a strong anaesthetic and analgesic effect (achieved by raising the permeability of cell membranes to sodium). \\ | ||
- | Constituents. The tubers of Aconitum napellus contain up to 1.5% alkaloids with the main alkaloid aconitine, a very strong poison (lethal dosage 4mg). "The main alcoloid, aconitine, can be used in pure form (in 0.1mg granules) to treat facial neuralgia." | + | Constituents. The tubers of Aconitum napellus contain up to 1.5% alkaloids with the main alkaloid aconitine, a very strong poison (lethal dosage 4mg). "The main alkaloid, aconitine, can be used in pure form (in 0.1mg granules) to treat facial neuralgia." |
Other components of the drug are organic acids, sugars and starch.\\ | Other components of the drug are organic acids, sugars and starch.\\ | ||
Toxicity. The drug is very toxic due to its aconitine content. With an alkaloidal content of 0.15% (minimal content Ph.Helv.VI), | Toxicity. The drug is very toxic due to its aconitine content. With an alkaloidal content of 0.15% (minimal content Ph.Helv.VI), | ||