Aconitum chasmanthum
Aconitum chasmanthum, commonly known as the mountain monkshood, is a perennial herb native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its striking blue flowers, this medicinal plant contains potent alkaloids. While highly toxic if mishandled, it is traditionally utilized in specific Ayurvedic formulations to treat inflammatory conditions and pain.
- Scientific name: Aconitum chasmanthum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is further categorized into the family Ranunculaceae. Specifically, Aconitum chasmanthum is identified 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 geographical distribution across several key regions in Northern and Central Asia. In the vast expanse of Siberia, it can be found growing in the Altay, Buryatiya, and Tuva regions. Its presence extends further south into the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet in China. Additionally, the species is documented within the territory of Mongolia. Together, these locations highlight the plant's preference for specific mountainous and continental habitats.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Aconitum chasmanthum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aconitum chasmanthum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium notatum.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Penicillium notatum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |