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Jungar aconite is one of the most poisonous plants. However, with proper use, the herb can be beneficial and help cure diseases.
Description of the species
Dzungarian aconite, or wrestler (Aconitum soongaricum), is a perennial plant from the Buttercup family. It is also found under the names of wolf root, skullcap and king-grass, has a long stem, naked or pubescent. The leaves of the Dzungarian aconite are round-heart-shaped, arranged in the next order. They are dark green above, slightly lighter in the lower part, dissected into several wedge-shaped lobes. The rhizome consists of large tubers fused together in a horizontal chain like a rosary.
Dzungarian aconite can rise up to 2 m above the ground
In the second half of summer, the plant brings apical racemes, represented by large blue-violet buds of irregular shape. By autumn, it gives fruits – dry three-leaflets with numerous seeds.
Where does the Dzhungarian aconite grow?
The perennial plant is widely distributed in North America, in China, in Europe, in Nepal and the Himalayas, in Our Country. Most often it chooses river banks and high-mountain meadows, it is found in mixed forests.
Plant poisonousness
Dzungarian aconite is considered a very poisonous plant and poses a great danger to human health. Only 1 g of perennial root is enough for poisoning to be fatal. The highest concentration of toxic substances is present in the tubers of the plant, but the ground parts are also very harmful. Intoxication is caused not only by the use of Dzhungarian aconite inside, but also by external contact with its juice, as well as inhalation of aroma.
The degree of toxicity depends on the time of year and the location of the perennial. Specimens growing in wet meadows and swamps are considered less toxic. Summer tubers are not as poisonous as autumn and spring tubers. At the same time, for medicinal purposes, it is recommended to collect underground parts just before the start or after the end of the growing season.
Collect only with gloves and a protective face mask. When it comes into contact with the skin, the juice of the plant causes itching and burning, and then numbness, as after exposure to a local anesthetic.
Composition and value
Dzungarian aconite is taken for treatment, although it is very poisonous, it also contains beneficial substances. Active ingredients include:
- natural sugars;
- saponins;
- coumarins and resins;
- starch and flavonoids;
- citric, linoleic and palmitic acids;
- pseudoaconitine and daukosterin;
- ascorbic acid;
- mesoinosidole;
- inositol and tannins;
- atizine alkaloids;
- microelements;
- stearic and benzoic acids.
The toxicity of the Dzungarian aconite is due to the presence of aconitine alkaloids in its composition. Substances of this group can lead to respiratory arrest and heart failure in less than an hour.
There is no specific antidote for aconitine, the most dangerous component of aconite.
Medicinal properties
Poisonous Dzhungarian aconite is used in folk medicine in meager dosages for the treatment of diseases. Its valuable properties are used:
- with hypertension, arrhythmia and angina pectoris;
- in anemia;
- with hormonal disruptions and infertility;
- diabetes;
- with diseases of the kidneys and gallbladder;
- with bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis and pneumonia;
- with neuralgic disorders;
- with inflammatory diseases and injuries of the joints;
- with psoriasis, eczema and neurodermatitis.
Outwardly, Dzhungarian aconite is used in the treatment of scabies and pediculosis. The plant has a pronounced antiparasitic effect.
Recipes for decoctions and tinctures of Dzhungarian aconite
Most often, a poisonous plant is used to make strong tinctures. In an alcohol base, the active substances of the perennial dissolve best. There are also recipes for water decoctions of the plant.
Tincture for heart disease and oncology
Dzungarian aconite depresses cardiac activity, but in small doses it can be beneficial for hypertension, arrhythmia and cancer. The recipe for a medicinal tincture looks like this:
- 10 g of flowers or seeds of a plant are poured into 500 ml of high-quality vodka;
- in a closed glass container, clean in a dark place for two weeks;
- from time to time remove the vessel and shake the contents.
At the end of the term, the tincture is filtered through gauze. You can take it orally according to the “slide” scheme – with a gradual increase, and then a gradual decrease in dosage.
Aconite tincture is consumed in the morning on an empty stomach once a day.
Rubbing tincture
The agent for external use is prepared according to the classic recipe, but the volume of medicinal raw materials is increased. The algorithm looks like this:
- 50 g of crushed root pour 500 ml of vodka;
- shake the closed vessel and put it in a dark place for 14 days;
- after time, filter through folded gauze.
Ready tincture is used for rubbing the skin with sciatica, rheumatism, sprains and bruises. It can also be used to remove lice and scabies mites. It is forbidden to take the product inside, it has too high a concentration.
Boil with furunculosis
With abscesses, boils and abscesses, an aqueous decoction of Dzhungarian aconite tubers is prepared. The recipe looks like this:
- 10 g of crushed raw materials are poured into 1 liter of hot water;
- bring to a boil;
- boil over medium heat for 20 minutes;
- cool and filter the product.
Boils and abscesses are wiped with a ready-made broth. Aconite has strong anti-inflammatory properties and helps speed up the healing of the epidermis.
A decoction of aconite roots is used for hematomas, sprains and even fractures.
Application of tincture of Dzungarian aconite
Alcohol tincture of aconite is used for serious diseases. At the same time, it is important to follow proven algorithms and not violate the proposed dosages.
How to take Dzhungarian aconite for oncology
Aconite can be beneficial in oncological diseases. In the early stages and in the phase of active treatment, it is not accepted to use it. But in the last stages of cancer, it is recommended quite often. Reviews on the use of tincture of Dzhungarian aconite confirm that in some cases, the herbal preparation significantly prolongs the life of patients. In addition, there is a strong analgesic effect, which makes it possible to reduce the volume of use of the corresponding drugs.
For medicinal purposes, prepare such a remedy:
- dry tuber of the plant is crushed in an amount of 5 g;
- pour raw materials 500 ml of vodka;
- for two weeks remove the remedy in a dark place for infusion;
- when ready, filter from the sediment through a sieve or folded gauze.
It is necessary to use the tincture three times a day, just one drop, previously diluted in a small amount of water. Every day, the dosage is increased by another drop, until the one-time volume is ten drops.
After that, the remedy in the specified amount is taken for ten days in a row. Then the dosage begins to be reduced just as smoothly and the therapy ends when the single volume is again one drop. At the end of the course, you need to take a break for 1-5 months.
In the treatment of boils and purulent wounds
Dzungarian aconite relieves inflammation, has a pronounced bactericidal effect and promotes the speedy recovery of the skin. For boils and purulent wounds, a decoction of the plant is used. The recipe looks like this:
- dry aconite tubers are crushed with a sharp knife or grater;
- pour 5 g of raw materials with 500 ml of hot water;
- boil on the stove after boiling for 20 minutes;
- cool the product and filter through cheesecloth.
Dip a cotton pad into the prepared warm solution and wipe the affected areas. Immediately after applying the decoction of the Jungar aconite, you must thoroughly wash your hands.
It is not recommended to treat the skin of the face and neck with tinctures and decoctions of aconite.
For pain and injury
Dzungarian aconite has pronounced analgesic properties and brings a good effect on bruises, joint ailments, neuralgia and migraines. For treatment, prepare the following tincture:
- crushed to a state of powder 10 g of dry tuber of the plant;
- pour raw materials with 500 ml of vodka or diluted alcohol;
- in a dark place insist for a week.
After the drug acquires a rich brown tint, it will need to be filtered through cheesecloth. Tincture of Jungar aconite is used for compresses for rheumatism and sciatica and for rubbing with neuralgia and migraines. In all cases, the agent is applied to diseased areas in minimal amounts of no more than 30 drops, and after 40-60 minutes the skin is washed with warm water.
Side effects of the Jungar aconite
Officially, the lethal dosage of Dzhungarian aconite is considered to be 1 g of freshly crushed root. In decoctions and tinctures based on plants, the concentration of hazardous substances is much lower. However, if dosages are not observed, healing agents can still cause severe poisoning.
Symptoms of intoxication with aconite are:
- severe burning of the mucous membranes in the oral cavity and swelling of the tongue;
- increased salivation, perspiration and frequent urination;
- dilated pupils and blurred vision;
- headache, facial flushing and tachycardia;
- nausea and vomiting;
- trembling of the limbs and convulsions;
- suffocation and fainting.
Jungar aconite poisoning develops very quickly, in the absence of medical attention and a serious overdose, cardiac arrest can occur in less than an hour. When the first characteristic signs appear, it is necessary to immediately induce vomiting in the patient, and then make him drink a large amount of clean water and re-cleanse the stomach.
Washing at home will remove some of the toxins from the body, but will not eliminate the poisoning completely. Even before the start of assistance, you should call a doctor.
Противопоказания
With all the useful properties, the tincture of the Dzhungarian aconite poses a great danger to the body. It is necessary to completely abandon its use:
- during pregnancy;
- during lactation;
- with hypotension and bradycardia;
- with chronic diseases of the liver and kidneys;
- in inflammatory diseases of the heart.
It is strictly forbidden to give tincture and decoction of aconite to children and adolescents up to 18 years of age. This applies not only to the internal, but also to the external use of drugs, even through the skin the plant has a toxic effect. It is not recommended to resort to treatment with poisonous herbs with a tendency to allergies, especially if you have already experienced anaphylactic shock.
Jungar aconite poisoning develops up to two hours after an overdose
Reviews of the tincture of the Dzhungarian aconite note that it is desirable to coordinate any use of the plant with the attending physician. The drug can be made at home or bought at a pharmacy, but it is forbidden to prescribe it to yourself arbitrarily. Only a qualified specialist can weigh all the risks associated with the use of a plant in a particular situation.
Conclusion
Jungar aconite is a very toxic plant that requires careful use. In homeopathic dosages, perennial-based tinctures and decoctions have a beneficial effect on the body and increase its resistance even with cancer. But exceeding the permitted volumes threatens with serious consequences, including death.
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