What is another word for aconitum?

Pronunciation: [ˈakənˌa͡ɪtəm] (IPA)

Aconitum, commonly known as "monkshood" or "wolf's bane," is a poisonous plant of the buttercup family. It is found in many parts of the world, and its roots have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Synonyms for aconitum include "blue rocket," "helmet flower," and "queen of poisons." Aconitum is also known by names such as "Devil's helmet," "witch's bane," and "soldier's cap" due to its deadly and potent nature. Despite its dangers, aconitum has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and homeopathy, but must be handled with extreme care and under expert guidance.

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Usage examples for Aconitum

Whether it ever caused the death of a wolf is doubtful, for wolves have their fair share of sense, and probably, knowing something of botany, they tell their cubs: "Don't touch the aconitum Lycotinum, children; it is better to eat meat."
"St. Peter's Umbrella"
Kálmán Mikszáth
173. aconitum, Himalayan, ii.
"Himalayan Journals V2."
J. D. Hooker
Pipichari has given me a small quantity of the poisonous paste, and has also taken me to see the plant from the root of which it is made, the aconitum Japonicum, a monkshood, whose tall spikes of blue flowers are brightening the brushwood in all directions.
"Unbeaten-Tracks-in-Japan"
Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)

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