Aconite - a poisonous perennial meadow grass of the family Lyutikov, numbering about 250 species. It is often used in homeopathy with a variety of indications. Even official medicine has recognized the benefits of this drug, most often it is used in the treatment of oncology. However, the drugs of aconite are poisonous, and if used incorrectly, they can cause harm to health up to a lethal outcome.
Ingredients and Formulas
Aconite grows mainly in southern Siberia, in the Altai, in the north of Central Asia and the Maritime Territory. Other of its names are: akonit wolf, buttercup blue, skullcap, akonit jungar. The grass is a low plant with blue, purple or blue flowers that resemble a helmet in shape.
For use in medicinal purposes roots and leaves of aconite are processed for a long time by special technology. The aim of the producers is the alkaloid aconitine, which accumulates in the tubers and leaves during the flowering period. The resulting extract is diluted with alcohol and taken for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.
Composition and Form Release
Produced in the form of granules and alcohol tincture.
Homeopathic preparation in the form of granules contains: aconite extract, aconitum napellus( aconitum), bryonia, atropa bella-donna( belladonna), baptisia tintoria( baptisia), gelmeium sempervirens( gelsemium), china rubra, allium of the chain( chain), echinacea,rus toxicodendron.
Useful properties
The preparation in the form of granules acts as an anti-inflammatory, anesthetic and antipyretic. It affects the central nervous system, reduces the frequency and strength of myocardial contractions, the secretory function of the bronchi, lungs and glands.
Aconite tincture is used for the treatment of oncology. The drug is not able to remove cancer cells, but its toxic effect significantly reduces the growth of tumors and the spread of metastases. Due to its analgesic properties, aconite tincture is used for palliative treatment of stage 4 cancer.
Indications
Aconite preparations are used alone or in complex therapy for the treatment of such diseases:
- malignantneoplasms in the stomach, lungs, on the skin, in the thyroid or mammary gland, in the spine, prostate cancer, cervix and so on;
- diabetes mellitus;
- pulmonary tuberculosis;
- polyarthritis;
- mastopathy;
- pleurisy and others.
The drug is widely used for pain relief:
- in muscles;
- head;
- dental;
- is neuralgic.
Also, the drug with aconite content is effective with:
- infectious diseases: laryngitis, pharyngitis, measles, scarlet fever, cystitis and the like;
- hypertension;
- heart diseases: hypertension, heart neurosis, angina pectoris, arrhythmia, tachycardia, overstrain of cardiac muscle in athletes;
- disturbed circulation;
- gastric and intestinal colic;
- furunculosis and so on.
Treatment
The drug is prescribed by a physician based on clinical indications. The duration of treatment is determined individually.
to contents ^Aconite Plus( granules)
The medicine is taken half an hour before meals, dissolving under the tongue.
For adults, the dosage is: 7-9 granules 5 times a day for the first 2-3 days, then 7-9 granules 3 times a day for the next 2 weeks, then 7-9 granules 2 times a day are taken within 28 days.
While the course of treatment lasts, patients should refrain from acidic drink and acid-containing products.
to contents ^Alcohol tincture of aconite( Onkolan)
It is used for the treatment of oncological diseases. Dosage is prescribed by a doctor depending on the degree of the disease.
The standard treatment regimen is a gradual daily increase in dosage to achieve a cumulative effect. On the first day, the initial dose is 1 drop, in the second - 2 drops, in the third - 3 drops and so on. The threshold of saturation is the moment of signs of intoxication, after which the dose gradually decreases by 1 drop per day.
The required amount of tincture is diluted in water and taken 3 times a day for half an hour before meals. After the course, the patient needs a rest of 1-1.5 weeks, after which the treatment is repeated.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to components of the preparation.
- Age under 5 years.
- Use with diabetes with caution.
Side effects of
- Toxic poisoning up to a lethal outcome if the dosages of the drug are not met.
- Allergic reactions are possible.
With alcohol
During the drug should be completely abandoned alcohol, because both substances create an increased burden on the liver. In addition, alcohol enhances the toxic properties of aconite preparations.
to the table of contents ^In pregnancy
Aconite is prohibited for use during pregnancy and during lactation.
to contents ^For children
Aconite is used to treat children from 5 years and only in the form of granules.
To treat a fever 5 times a day, give the child 5-7 pellets. When his condition stabilizes, the frequency of admission in the next 2 weeks is reduced to 3 times a day.
Within the next 28 days, the same number of pellets should be taken twice a day.
Despite the declared safety of the homeopathic remedy for children, many experts consider its use for the treatment of any diseases other than cancer, unreasonable and dangerous for the health and life of the child.