Aconitum chasmanthum Stapsf. e

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Aconitum chasmanthum Stapsf. ex Holmes is aslo known as Aconitum napellus Linn, Aconitum napellus Linn.var.hians P. Bruhal, belongs to Ranunculaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Besh.
The English Name for this herb is Aconite.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Besh, Bichnag, Bichnak, Mitha Tilia.

Pharmacological Actions

Roots:

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-neuralgic
  • Anti-phlegmatic
  • Anti-pyretic
  • Anti-rheumatic
  • Antidote
  • Emmenagogue
  • Febrifuge
  • Local Anaesthetic
  • Nervine Tonic
  • Stimulant
  • Tonic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Roots of Aconitum chasmanthum Stapsf. ex Holmes are Cough, Gout, Nasal Catarrh, Diabetes, Erythema, Paralysis, Spermatorrhoea, Neuralgia, Asthma, Itching, Sciatica, Sore Throat, Muscular Rheumatism, Chronic Ulcers, Neuralgic Pain, Leprosy, Leucoderma, Migraine, Painful Affections, Tonsillitis, Rheumatic Joint, Neuritis, Snake Bite, Acute Gout, Acute Inflammation.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Aconitum chasmanthum Stapsf. ex Holmes.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Roots of Aconitum chasmanthum Stapsf. ex Holmes is 4th order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Aconitum chasmanthum Stapsf. ex Holmes.

    Compound Preparations

    Aconitum chasmanthum Stapsf. ex Holmes is used in the preparation of Al-Ahmar, Dawai Dipti Saheb, Hab Miskeen Nawaz, Hab-e-Rahat, Hab-Nuqra, Johar-e-Yabruj compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Roots15.000g - 30.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Aconitum chasmanthum Stapsf. ex Holmes is a subshrub, 60-120cm long, is biennial, and errect
    Aconitum chasmanthum Stapsf. ex Holmes's Roots, dark brown to black in color, size is usually 5 cm. Small and poisonous, thick smooth and wrinkled when dry, tuberous, fracture cartilaginous, hard.
    Aconitum chasmanthum Stapsf. ex Holmes's Leaves. Numerous usually more distant in the lower part and crowded in the upper part or more equally distributed.
    Aconitum chasmanthum Stapsf. ex Holmes's Seeds: smooth in texture, 3.5 mm long, obovoid to obpyramidal in shape, brown in color. Unequally 3-winged, wings thin.
    Aconitum chasmanthum Stapsf. ex Holmes's Stem, 60-120 cm long, and errect

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Western Himalyas.. This plant occurs in the sub-alpine and alpine zones of the western Himalayas from Chitral and Hazara to Kashmir between 7000-13000 ft.

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Aconitum chasmanthum Stapsf. ex Holmes's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Aconitum chasmanthum Stapsf. ex Holmes's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Aconitum chasmanthum Stapsf. ex Holmes's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Aconite is a drastic poison and counter irritant.It causes irritation in stomach and intestine,profuse perspiration,may cause breathlessness.Organs become weak,spasm effects the respiration badly and patient may become faint.Sometimes seizures may also occur.It must be detoxified before being mixed with herbal preparations.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Aconitum chasmanthum Stapsf. ex Holmes. (work in progress)