- Region
- Asia
- Origin
- Asia (Himalayas)
- Sanskrit
- Ativisha
- Traditions
- Ayurveda, Sowa Rigpa: Tibetan medicine
Asia · Herb · № 401
Aconitum heterophyllum
Herb · Asia
Indian atees
Aconitum heterophyllum
Traditionally attributed effects: bitter tonic, astringent, fever-reducing, stomachic, aphrodisiac; for weakness after fever, diarrhoea, dysentery, cough, indigestion; in children against cough, colds, fever and vomiting.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
Powder of the root tuber 0.3–3 g; with honey for children.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Ativisha. Unlike most aconites, ativisha is hardly poisonous; the name means 'beyond poison'. In Ayurveda the tuber is used for diarrhoea and fever in children. The plant grows high in the Himalaya and is threatened by overharvesting.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Bitter tonic, astringent, fever-reducing, stomachic, aphrodisiac; for weakness after fever, diarrhoea, dysentery, cough, indigestion; in children against cough, colds, fever and vomiting.
Preparation and amount
Powder of the root tuber 0.3–3 g; with honey for children.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Syrup, honey and oxymelPowder and kitchen