Naturopathy

Monkshood

Latin name: Aconitum napellus
Genus: Buttercups, deadly poisonous !, protected
Common names: Foxwort, poison herb, balaclava

Plant description Eisenhut

Plant description: Perennial plant with beet-like roots, a new tuber develops every year. From this grows the stalk, 120 to 150 cm high, with deeply slit leaves. The flowers are deep blue and helmet-like, stalked and arranged like spikes.
Flowering time: June to September
Origin: In the mountains of all of Central Europe, especially on moist high mountain meadows.

The monkshood is one of the most poisonous plants that we have! Self-treatment (except in homeopathic preparation) is not allowed!

Plant parts used medicinally

This year's young tuber, the whole aerial herb during flowering.

ingredients

Aconitine and other alkaloids

Healing effects and use of monkshood

In medicinal quantities it has an analgesic effect Neuralgia, sciatica, gout. At fever and cold, also externally as a liquid or ointment-like rub for pain relief.

Use in homeopathy

Aconite is an important resource and is obtained from the fresh, flowering plant. The remedy itself is in the homeopathic preparation prescription only to the D3. From the fourth potency D4 used for acute feverish conditions, flu, nerve pain, especially in the face and for sciatica. Always indicated when the symptoms are accompanied by great fear, restlessness, a rapid pulse and are worse in the evening and at night.
At beginning cold (first symptoms such as sneezing, scratchy throat, shivering),
Used immediately (D4 10 drops immediately, then 5-10 drops 3 to 5 times a day), Aconitum often prevents a flu-like infection.