Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Nepal aconite in English is the name of a plant defined with Aconitum laciniatum 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 ferox Wallich ex Ser. var laciniatum Brühl.

2) Nepal aconite is also identified with Aconitum spicatum It has the synonym Aconitum ferox var. spicata Bruhl.

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden. Calcutta. (1905)

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Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)

24. Aconitum laciniatum, Stapf. sp. nov. < [Ranunculaceae (buttercup family)]

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Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)

Appendix 2.3 - Poison-Damsels < [Appendices]

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