> Supplement Index > Aconitum heterophyllum / Ativisha / Cao wu / Tsao wu > Aconitum heterophyllum General Information Aconitum heterophyllum Uses & Scientific Evidence For Aconitum heterophyllum Dosage Information Aconitum heterophyllum Safety & Interaction Information Buy Products That Contain Aconitum heterophyllum - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Aconitum heterophyllum General Information Even though Aconitum heterophyllum belongs to the aconitum family, it is non-toxic if used properly. In Ayurvedic medicine it is used for children experiencing fever and diarrhea. The root has analgesic, tonic, astringent, stomachic, anti-periodic, aphrodisiac, and sedative properties. Aconitum heterophyllum does slow the heart rate. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Aconitum heterophyllum Uses & Scientific Evidence For Today Aconitum heterophyllum is used in cases of diarrhea, dysentery, inflammatory infections with cough, or dyspepsia. It is also used to treat headaches caused from eating excessive amounts of greasy foods, thirst associated with fever, yellowish sclera, nausea, vomiting, throat pain, and lung and eye inflammation. This herb is also used for treating digestive disorders such as anorexia, piles, and worms. It is said to help revitalize sexual desire and reduce obesity. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Aconitum heterophyllum Dosage Information The recommended doses of Aconitum heterophyllum depend on the condition that is being treated. Different formulations of Aconitum heterophyllum can be toxic, therefore, strict supervision by a qualified herbalist or physician is advised before using this herb. Do not use old herbs as they lose their potency. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Aconitum heterophyllum Safety & Interaction Information The whole Aconitum heterophyllum plant is highly toxic, even simple skin contact can cause numbness in people with sensitive skin. In large doses, this herb can cause constipation. Toxic overdoses will cause parasthesia, dry mouth, bradycardia, and in extreme cases, coma. Aconitum heterophyllum is a very poisonous plant and should only be used with extreme caution and under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Products That Contain Aconitum heterophyllum Below

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