Aconitum carmichaelii
Aconitum carmichaelii, commonly known as Chinese Aconite or Fuzi, is a potent medicinal herb central to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Renowned for its warming properties, it is used to treat cold-deficiency syndromes and pain. However, due to its extreme toxicity, it requires rigorous processing to ensure safe therapeutic application.
- Scientific name: Aconitum carmichaelii
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Aconitum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aconitum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions in Asia and Europe. In China, its distribution is extensive, covering areas such as South-Central China and North-Central China. It is also found throughout the Manchuria region and the northern reaches of Inner Mongolia. Beyond Asia, the species extends its range into Middle Europe, specifically within Germany. Consequently, these diverse locations highlight the broad geographical footprint of Aconitum carmichaelii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aconitum carmichaelii has 31 reported phytochemicals identified across 54 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hypaconitine, aconitine, benzoylmesaconine, fuziline, carmichaeline.
- Total chemicals
- 31
- Scientific sources
- 54
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypaconitine | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| aconitine | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| benzoylmesaconine | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fuziline | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| carmichaeline | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mesaconitine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neoline | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| songorine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 10-hydroxy-octadecadienoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 14-acetylkarakoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aconitum carmichaelii has 2 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aconitum carmichaelii has 17 reported medicinal uses identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, analgesic, cerebrovascular disorders, depression, hypertension.
- Total uses
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cerebrovascular disorders | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adjuvant arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |