aconitum gymnandrum

Aconitum gymnandrum is a plant species within the Ranunculaceae family, specifically the monotypic subgenus Gymnaconitum. It is a significant ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), valued for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor properties. The plant's therapeutic and toxic effects are primarily attributed to its diterpenoid alkaloids, such as gymnaconitines, talatizamine, condelphine, isotalatizidine, and atisine. These compounds are known to modulate voltage-gated sodium channels, which contributes to both its medicinal actions and its considerable toxicity, particularly affecting the cardiovascular and central nervous systems. Traditional processing methods are often employed to mitigate its inherent toxicity.

Other names

Aconitum gymnandrum Maxim.Gymnaconitum gymnandrum Maxim.