Aconitum heterophyllum
Aconitum heterophyllum, commonly known as Atis, is a perennial herb native to the Himalayan regions. Highly valued in Ayurvedic and traditional medicine, this potent plant contains alkaloids used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. However, due to its high toxicity, it must be handled with extreme caution.
- Scientific name: Aconitum heterophyllum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Aconitum heterophyllum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae and is situated within 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 specific geographical range concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. It is found growing in the mountainous terrains of Nepal, where its natural habitat is well-established. Additionally, the species is distributed across various regions of Pakistan. A significant portion of its population is also located within the West Himalaya range. These diverse locations highlight the plant's preference for the high-altitude environments found in these specific areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aconitum heterophyllum has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aconine, aconitic acid, aconitine, atisine, atisinium.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aconine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aconitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atisine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atisinium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzoylaconine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzoylmesaconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bulleyaconitine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deoxyaconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aconitum heterophyllum has 7 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticancer, Antiarrhythmic, Antinociceptive, Antiparasitic.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarrhythmic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aconitum heterophyllum has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, SARS-CoV-2, analgesic, anti-malarial, antiparasitic.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARS-CoV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-malarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |