Aconitum chasmanthum (Ranunculaceae)

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Aconitum chasmanthum
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The Aconitum chasmanthum plant species is found in E. Asia - Western Himalayas from Chitral to Kashmir at 2100 - 3500 metres. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Aconitum chasmanthum
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  Stapf.

Known Hazards:  The whole plant is highly toxic - simple skin contact has caused numbness in some people[1].

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Habitat:  Not known

Medicinal Information: The dried root is analgesic, anodyne, diaphoretic, diuretic, irritant and sedative[4, 7, 9, 145, 165]. The root is a rich source of active alkaloids, containing around 3%[240]. It is best harvested as soon as the plant dies down in the autumn[4]. This is a very poisonous plant and should only be used with extreme caution and under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.

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