Dr Kulwant Singh History & Introduction It is an extremely
powerful and potentially toxic herb with a long history of use.
In traditional Chinese medicine, this is considered an effective
stimulant for the Spleen and Kidneys, and is a favorite
treatment for Malaise, General Weakness, Poor Circulation,
Cancer and Heart Diseases. Around the turn of the 19th Century,
Finley Ellingword M.D., declared that , “Aconite has become the
greatest of the agents used by the profession in control of
Fever.” Dr Ellingword also found that it could be extremely
useful in the relief of Acute pain and suggests, “Perhaps the
most immediate influence obtainable in acute pain is to put 10
drops each of Chloroform and Aconite into the palm of the hand
and hold it over the seat of pain for 2-3 minutes. The effect is
instantaneous and marvelous.” This herb can be used to treat
either Hypertension or Hypotension depending upon the
preparation. According to Potter’s New Cyclopedia of Botanical
Drugs and Preparations, “Aconite has a tra