Aconitum coreanum
Aconitum koreanum
Aconitum coreanum, commonly known as Korean monkshood, is a potent perennial herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine for its bioactive alkaloids, it requires careful processing to mitigate toxicity. When used correctly, it serves as a powerful analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent in specialized herbal formulations.
- Scientific name: Aconitum coreanum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Aconitum coreanum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae and falls under 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Aconitum koreanum, is referred to by several different names depending on the language and region. In English, it is commonly called Aconitum koreanum, while in Swedish, it shares the same designation, Aconitum koreanum. In Chinese, the plant is known as 黄花乌头 (zh), which is specifically written as 黄花乌头 in Mainland China (zh-cn) and as 黃花烏頭 in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黄花乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄花乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黃花烏頭 | Wikidata |
| en | Aconitum koreanum | Wikidata |
| sv | Aconitum koreanum | Wikidata |
| de | Aconitum koreanum | Wikidata |
| ceb | Aconitum koreanum | Wikidata |
| it | Aconitum koreanum | Wikidata |
| es | Aconitum koreanum | Wikidata |
| fr | Aconitum komarovii Steinb. | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted within the Primorye region. The species also extends into China, where it can be found in Inner Mongolia, Manchuria, and China North-Central. Furthermore, its range reaches into the country of Mongolia. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various habitats across Northern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aconitum coreanum, possesses distinct morphological features across its various structures. Its stems serve as the central support, rising from the ground to elevate the foliage and flowers toward the sunlight. The leaves are typically deeply lobed or divided, providing a large surface area for photosynthesis. Most significantly, the roots of this species are highly characteristic, often developing into tuberous forms that store essential nutrients, though they also contain the potent alkaloids that define the plant's medicinal and toxicological properties.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aconitum coreanum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Guanfu base A, Guanfu base G, Guanfu base I, atisine, Hypaconitine.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Guanfu base A | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Guanfu base G | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Guanfu base I | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atisine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypaconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypaconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polysaccharide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aconitum coreanum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include heart disease, pain.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| heart disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |