Suggested dosing of Aconitum, Monkshood (aconite)
Topical or oral use not recommended
Suggested uses of Aconitum, Monkshood (aconite)
Facial neuralgia, rheumatism, sciatica
Efficacy
Possibly effective topically for facial neuralgia
Aconitum, Monkshood (aconite) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
V-TACH, V-FIB; LIFE THREATENING WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF INGESTIOn
N/V
Weakness
Dizziness
Hypokalemia
Acidosis
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Topical or oral use of undiluted herB
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Aconitum, Monkshood (aconite)
Mechanism of action
Alkaloids activate sodium channels in cardiac, muscle, and nerve tissue
