Aconite: 1 definition
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Aconite means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Aconite in English is the name of a plant defined with Aconitum napellus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aconitum napellus Thunb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Br. Med. J. (1958)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora Japonica (Thunberg) (1784)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Aconite, for example health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Indian aconite, Kamchatka aconite, Nepal aconite, Nepalese aconite, Winter-aconite.
Full-text (+26): Vatsanabha, Nepalese aconite, Winter-aconite, Indian aconite root, Gobri, Nepal aconite root, Nepal aconite, Kamchatka aconite, Kolukutakanagida, Varcanapi, Pranaharaka, Visanapi, Indian aconite, Tulukkappayaru, Paccanavi, Atish, Vasanapi, Vaiciyanapi, Paccainavi, Aracanapi.
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Search found 16 books and stories containing Aconite; (plurals include: Aconites). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
Note on Aconite < [Ranunculaceae (buttercup family)]
20. Aconitum deinorrhizum, Stapf. sp. nov. < [Ranunculaceae (buttercup family)]
15. Aconitum napellus, Linn. < [Ranunculaceae (buttercup family)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 6 - Tuber Poison (6): Batsa-nabha (aconite) < [Chapter XXX - Visha (poisons)]
Part 6 - Incineration of Black Diamonds < [Chapter XIII - Gems (1): Vajra or Hiraka (diamond)]
Part 24 - Usage of poisons < [Chapter XXX - Visha (poisons)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Treatment for fever (82): Pratapa-ravana rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]
Part 37 - Treatment for chronic diarrhea (9): Agni-vivardhana rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]
Treatment for fever (65): Arogya-chintamani rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Chapter 4 - Symptoms and treatment of Asthma (shvasa) and Cough (hikka)
Chapter 3 - Symptoms and treatment of Kasa (cough)
Chapter 5 - Symptoms and treatment of Hoarseness (svarabheda)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 10 - Transformation of tin into silver by means of mica < [Chapter I - Uparasa (1): Abhra or Abhraka (mica)]
Part 3 - Incineration of haritala < [Chapter XII - Uparasa (13): Haritala (orpiment)]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Note on the five ordeals as given in the Yājñavalkya-smṛti < [Notes]
Appendix 2.3 - Poison-Damsels < [Appendices]
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