Aconitum sinomontanum
Aconitum sinomontanum, commonly known as Chinese Monkshood, is a potent medicinal herb deeply rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. Renowned for its bioactive alkaloids, it is utilized to treat pain and inflammation. However, due to its extreme toxicity, it requires rigorous processing and expert supervision to ensure safe therapeutic application.
- Scientific name: Aconitum sinomontanum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Aconitum sinomontanum, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 高乌头 (gāo wūtóu), a name used across multiple dialects, specifically written as 高乌头 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and 高烏頭 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw). Other traditional designations include 穿心莲乌头 (chuānxīnlian wūtóu) and the descriptive name 口袋七 (kǒudài qī).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 高乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 高乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 高烏頭 | Wikidata |
| zh | 穿心莲乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh | 口袋七 | Wikidata |
| zh | 碎骨还阳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 背网子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 簑衣七 | Wikidata |
| zh | 九连环 | Wikidata |
| zh | 七连环 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions within the country of China. It can be found growing throughout the South-Central areas of the nation. Additionally, the species is distributed across the North-Central territories of China. Its range also extends into the high-altitude landscapes of the Qinghai province. Finally, the plant is documented to inhabit various locations within China Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aconitum sinomethanum, derives its primary medicinal value from its roots, which contain potent alkaloids. These tuberous roots are the most significant part of the plant used in traditional pharmacological applications, though they must be processed carefully due to their high toxicity.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aconitum sinomontanum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lappaconitine, N-deacetyllappaconitine, aconitine, ranaconitine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lappaconitine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-deacetyllappaconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ranaconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aconitum sinomontanum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, arrhythmia.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arrhythmia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |