aconitum napellus/vomiting

We report about an acute monkshood intoxication requiring acute resuscitation in suicidal intent in a 56-year-old patient. The Blue Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) is considered to be the most toxic plant in Europe. All plant parts contain the highly toxic alkonoid aconitin. The lethal dose in adults

A case of aconitine poisoning following the ingestion of 'chuanwu', the main root of Aconitum carmichaeli, and 'caowu', the root of Aconitum kusnezoffii is described. A 35-year-old man became unwell about 90 minutes after ingesting these herbs and his symptoms lasted for about two days. In addition