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ACONITE. 
Also known as Monkshood and Wolfsbane. 
Leaves and root of Aconitum napellus (Linne) are used, 
Contains three alkaloids, of which aconitine is the most 
active, 
Circulatory sedative; sudorific; antineuralgic; anodyne. 
Employed in sthenic fevers, acute inflammations, and 
neuralgia; also locally in rheumatic and other pains. 
STANDARDIZED PRODUCTs: 
Fluid Extract Aconite leaves; tested physiologically. 
Dose, | to 3 mins. 
He Fluid Extract Aconite, U. S. P.; alkaloidal standard, 
0.4%  aconitine. Tested physiologically also. 
_ Average dose, | min. 
Tincture Aconite, U. S, P.; alkalordal sidasd 
0.045% aconitine. Tested scilewg ys also. 
Average dose, 10 mins. 
Solid Extract Aconite root; tested physiologically 
Dose, 1-20 to 1-5 gro . 
Powdered Extract Aconite leaves; tested physiolog- 
cally. Dose, 1-4 to 1 oe. 
Powdered Extract Aconite root; tested physiolog 
cally. Dose, 1-20 to oe oe oe ae 
Tablet Triturates of Tincture Aconite and Pi d Ex : 
tract: t Aconite root, i in gra I 
