Aconitum tanguticum
Aconitum tanguticum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Aconitum tanguticum, is a perennial herb native to the high-altitude regions of China. Often called the Tibetan monkshood, it is prized in traditional medicine for its potent alkaloids. However, due to its extreme toxicity, it must be handled with precision and expert pharmacological guidance.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Whole Plant · Aerial Part
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Aconitum Qinghaiense · Aconitum Tanguticum F. Robustum · 5 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Aconitum tanguticumSynonyms
- Aconitum qinghaiense
- Aconitum tanguticum f. robustum
- Aconitum tanguticum var. trichocarpum
- Aconitum tanguticum f. viridulum
- Aconitum wolongense
- Aconitum rotundifolium var. tanguticum
- Aconitum iochanicum var. robustum
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 and the genus Aconitum. Specifically, it is identified as the species Aconitum tanguticum.
| 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 is primarily distributed throughout specific mountainous regions of China. It can be found growing across the landscapes of China South-Central and China North-Central. Additionally, the species has a notable presence within the province of Qinghai. Its natural habitat also extends significantly into the Tibet region. Collectively, these areas define the core geographical range of Aconitum tanguticum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aconitum tangutiacum, is often utilized in traditional practices where the whole plant is studied for its complex alkaloid profile. Depending on the specific pharmacological application, researchers may examine whole plants harvested at peak potency to ensure consistent chemical composition. For the purpose of storage and standardized extraction, the whole dried plant is frequently used in decoctions or medicinal preparations. In many botanical studies, the focus is directed toward the aerial part, which includes the leaves and stems, to analyze the distribution of active compounds throughout the plant's visible structure.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole dried plant | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plants | Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aconitum tanguticum has 1 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aconitum tanguticum has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include acute lung injury, food poisoning, gastrointestinal diseases, hepatitis, influenza.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| acute lung injury | Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| food poisoning | Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal diseases | Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| influenza | Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung inflammation | Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 70% alcohol reflux extraction | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole dried plant | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ″Bangga″ | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |