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A.f.Aconitum ferox Wall. ex Ser.BOTANICAL PROFILE · NO ILLUSTRATION

BOTANICAL PROFILE · RANUNCULACEAE

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Aconitum ferox

Aconitum ferox Wall. ex Ser.

Aconitum ferox Wall. ex Ser. belongs to Ranunculaceae. Kew records it as a perennial or tuberous geophyte. The full botanical name and listed organ define this notice; properties of a neighbouring species are not transferred.

Limited evidenceThis profile explains the limits of the available knowledge. It is not a recommendation for therapeutic use.

Part used
underground parts
Origin & distribution
Central & E. Himalaya to N. Myanmar.

Precautionary notice: underground parts is included in ANSM List B. No preparation or self-medication is recommended.

BOTANICAL IDENTITY

The right name is the first step.

Also known as: No synonyms listed.

The full botanical name and listed organ define this notice; properties of a neighbouring species are not transferred. A photograph alone cannot establish identification for consumption.

An illustration is not enough to identify a plant for consumption. Do not forage for a species based solely on this profile.

01 · UNDERSTAND

Properties & uses.

Insufficient evidence

Documentary reference — underground parts

ANSM lists Aconitum ferox for the following material: underground parts. Inclusion in List B signals that potential adverse effects outweigh the expected therapeutic benefit. The entry does not establish clinical efficacy.

Read the source

The traditional uses described are not clinical proof of effectiveness. Evidence for one preparation cannot automatically be applied to another.

04 · CHOOSE A PREPARATION

What is known about preparations?

Only forms documented in this profile’s sources are presented.

No form of use is recommended in this profile.

05 · BEFORE ANY USE

Precautions & contraindications.

This guidance does not cover every individual situation. Missing information is not a guarantee of safety.

Contraindications

  • Safety precaution: do not use this material for self-medication or in a home preparation.

Medicine interactions

  • Interactions specific to this species and each preparation are not established by this notice’s documentary sources. This does not establish compatibility with medicines.

Adverse effects

  • List B flags a risk without detailing mechanisms, frequency or every adverse effect in this entry. Missing detail is not reassurance.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: no home use is proposed; this notice does not establish evidence supporting use in these situations.

Children & adolescents

Do not give to children on the basis of this notice. A botanical inventory is not a paediatric safety evaluation.

If symptoms persist, worsen or are unusual, consult a healthcare professional. In an emergency, contact the emergency services.

06 · PUTTING KNOWLEDGE INTO PRACTICE

Preparations & recipes.

No recipe or home use is recommended in this documentary profile.

07 · CHECK THE SOURCES

Sources for this profile.

  1. ANSM — French Pharmacopoeia, List B, January 2026, p. 2Accessed on 09/10/2026
  2. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Plants of the World Online : Aconitum ferox Wall. ex Ser.Accessed on 09/10/2026

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