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==Ecology==
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It is a perennial hub plant with thickened roots growing to {{convert|100|cm}}. It's stems are glabrous and strict. And the roots are toxicity. It's leaves alternate and palmately cleft 3-5 and long-petioled.
It is a [[perennial]] hub plant with thickened roots growing to {{convert|100|cm}}. It's stems are glabrous and strict. And the roots are toxicity. It's leaves alternate and palmately cleft 3-5 and long-petioled.


*'''Habitat''': Grassy areas in mountain valleys or on slopes.<ref name="Medicinal Plants in the Republic of Korea" />
*'''Habitat''': Grassy areas in mountain valleys or on slopes.<ref name="Medicinal Plants in the Republic of Korea" />
*'''Distribution''': Korea <ref name="Medicinal Plants in the Republic of Korea" />
*'''Distribution''': Korea <ref name="Medicinal Plants in the Republic of Korea" />
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==Medicinal uses==
==Medicinal uses==
The root traditionally uses in Korea to cure chills in legs and arms, articular pain. In China, It has been used in immortal tonic among the [[folk remedies]]. However, its general uses for [[diuresis]], [[cardiotonic]], [[analgesia]], [[neuralgia]], [[gout]] and, furthermore, even neoplastic effect.<ref name="Korean Journal of Pharmacology">{{cite journal|title=The Action of Extract of Aconitum koreanum R. Raymond on isolated clam heart|journal=Korean Journal of Pharmacology|year=1972|volume=8|series=NO. 1|pages=15-25}}</ref>
The root traditionally uses in Korea to cure chills in legs and arms, articular pain. In China, It has been used in immortal tonic among the [[folk remedies]]. However, its general uses for [[diuresis]], [[cardiotonic]], [[analgesia]], [[neuralgia]], [[gout]] and, furthermore, even neoplastic effect.<ref name="Korean Journal of Pharmacology">{{cite journal|title=The Action of Extract of Aconitum koreanum R. Raymond on isolated clam heart|journal=Korean Journal of Pharmacology|year=1972|volume=8|series=NO. 1|pages=15-25}}</ref>
* Bio-Activities: [[Analgesic]] (aconitine alkaloids), [[cardiotonic]](hygenamine, coryneine), uterine stimulant.
* Bio-Activities: [[Analgesic]] (aconitine alkaloids), [[cardiotonic]](hygenamine, coryneine), uterine stimulant.
* Side effects: cardiotoxic, causing [[arrhythmia]] and [[hypotension]] if not processed to degrade ester-type [[alkaloids]] like [[aconitine]]. <ref name="Medicinal Plants in the Republic of Korea" />
* Side effects: [[cardiotoxic]], causing [[arrhythmia]] and [[hypotension]] if not processed to degrade [[ester]]-type [[alkaloids]] like [[aconitine]]. <ref name="Medicinal Plants in the Republic of Korea" />


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== References ==
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Aconitum koreanum R.Raymund
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Koreanum
Binomial name
Aconitum koreanum R.Raymund

Aconitum koreanum R.Raymund (Hangul: 백부자) (also known as korean monk's hood) is one of the botanical crude drugs that has been applied in Chinese medicine during past decades.[1]


Ecology

It is a perennial hub plant with thickened roots growing to 100 centimetres (39 in). It's stems are glabrous and strict. And the roots are toxicity. It's leaves alternate and palmately cleft 3-5 and long-petioled.

  • Habitat: Grassy areas in mountain valleys or on slopes.[1]
  • Distribution: Korea [1]


Medicinal uses

The root traditionally uses in Korea to cure chills in legs and arms, articular pain. In China, It has been used in immortal tonic among the folk remedies. However, its general uses for diuresis, cardiotonic, analgesia, neuralgia, gout and, furthermore, even neoplastic effect.[2]


References

  1. ^ a b c d Medicinal Plants in the Republic of Korea. Natural Products research institute. 1998. p. 4. ISBN 92 9061 120 0. {{cite book}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  2. ^ "The Action of Extract of Aconitum koreanum R. Raymond on isolated clam heart". Korean Journal of Pharmacology. NO. 1. 8: 15–25. 1972.