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Aconitum palmatum (1 Page of 5) The Aconitum palmatum plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas in Nepal, Sikkim and south Tibet. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Aconitum palmatum Family: Ranunculaceae Author: D.Don. Known Hazards: One report says that this species has a non-poisonous root[240], though this should be treated with caution[K]. The following notes are based on the general toxicity of the genus.
The whole plant is highly toxic - simple skin contact has caused numbness in some people[1, 200]. Mature Height: Mature Width: Habitat: Alpine regions between 3,000 and 5,000 metres[240].
Medicinal Information: The root of this species is said to be non-toxic[240, 243], though some caution should be applied to this statement[K]. The root is antiperiodic and tonic[240]. It is used in the treatment of rheumatism and diarrhoea[240, 243].
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