Aconite

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Botanical name: Aconitum napellus 

Other names: wolfsbane, monkshood 

Family Ranunculaceae 

Botany 

Poisonous if taken internally. The herb is used topically, especially for nerve pain relief.  

Therapeutic actions 

Analgesic: relieves or diminishes pain 

Febrifuge: reduce fever

Sedative: reduces nervousness, distress, or agitation  

Safety 

Do not take internally