A review of Vatsanabh (Aconitum ferox) in Ayurveda
Abstract
Vatsanabh (Aconitum ferox) from the family Rananculaceae is a species of monk’s hood. Vatsanabh is also named as Ksweda, Amrita, Visha and Vatsanaga. It rises in eastern temperate and sub-alpine areas of Himalayas, Nepal, Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Sikkim. All the parts of this plants are poisonous, the root part is more potent than other parts. Root part is mostly used for medicinal use. As the root part is poisonous but useful in the treatment of various diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, fever, hypertension and also act as Rasayana. Vatsanabh or its preparation in therapeutic dose, acts as medicine. Formulations having aconitum roots as ingredients are effective in various diseases.
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