Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Aconiti tuber

Aconiti tuber

Fatal poisonous! Protected.

Lyutikovye - Ranunculaceae.

Used parts: the young, this year the root tubers, as well as all the elevated portion at the time of flowering.

Pharmacy name: tubers akonita - Aconiti tuber (formerly: Tubera Aconiti), grass akonita - Aconiti herba (formerly: Herba Aconiti).

Botanical description. Perennial with thick succulent roots, which form a new tuber annually, whereas last year's die. Pryamostoyachy stalk up to 120 (sometimes 150) cm tall with a deeply incise the 5-7-blade leaves. Dark blue flowers on short shlemovidnye pedicel collected in the long multiflorous ultimate brush. Blossoms from June until September. Found in the mountainous regions of Central Europe, especially in wet vysokogornyhlugah where soils are rich in nutrients. Often grows zaroslyami.Uzhe is complete, it should be noted that this plant is highly poisonous and should never be used alone without the doctor's advice. This must be prevented children. Poisoning can occur even if the child is quite a long time bore the tuber in a wet hand. Akonit - one of the most poisonous European plant!

Active substance: akonitin and other alkaloids.

Curative effect and application. In pharmaceutical doses aconite acts through the nervous system of the entire organism as a whole. In the first place is worth the pain effect in neuralgia, sciatica and gout. It should be noted also beneficial akonita at high temperature and cold conditions (especially during cold and bronchitis). Doctors sometimes designate it inside in the form of tinctures, and outwardly in the form of liquid friction or ointments - for the withdrawal pains. Self-treatment, with the exception of homeopathic means, is prohibited!

The use of homeopathy. Homeopathic remedies Aconitum prepared from fresh flowering plant. It is often appointed breeding D4 with febrile illness occurring during the cold diseases, as well as influenza, neuralgia, sciatica and other pain syndromes. Even with some heart complaints appoint Aconitum. Having Aconitum D4 (3-5 times a day for 5-10 drops) at the first sign of colds, which are just beginning chills and sneezing, can prevent the development of influenza infections.

The use of traditional medicine. In ancient times knew more aconite as ratsbane than medicinal. They anoint arrowheads and spears, as well as the blades of swords. Pliny reports only on its use in the treatment of eye disease. At the same level and remains of medieval medicine. For the first time he became interested in homeopathy, and then began to apply the aconite and in folk medicine. Cold, pain of different nature, rheumatism, gout, insomnia, inflammation of the digestive tract and respiratory tract - this is the main range of its use. Mainly used alcohol tincture herbs or wine with the addition of akonita. I must, however, once again caution against self-application of this plant, one of the most poisonous in our flora.

Adverse effects. Fortunately, the poison akonitom due to misuse it as a medicinal plant is very rare. Children are also unlikely to be tempted of the fruit or other parts of plants. It should nevertheless be aware of signs of poisoning them. Very soon (already after a few minutes) is burning in the mouth and itching throughout the body. At the same time, the sweat begins flux, accompanied by chills and a sharp sense of cold. Further symptoms of poisoning are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Finally, nemeyut limbs, breathing slows and becomes superficial, and after 20 minutes, death may occur as a result of the collapse. First-aid measures should be taken without delay: immediately contact the ambulance or in hospital! Try to cause the victim vomiting, enabling them to drink salt water (1-2 tablespoons salt to a glass of water) and irritating the pharynx finger, stylus or cuttings spoons. After cleaning allow the stomach to drink activated charcoal (20-30 g of shake up in the water). Do not give the man lost consciousness.

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