aconitum napellus

action	anodyne, diuretic, narcotic, sedative, sudorific
common name	aconite, blue rocket, monkshood, wolfsbane
contains	poison
family	ranunculaceae
indigenous use	danish, dutch, french, german, italian, spanish
range	africa, china, europe, iraq, southern europe, spain, turkey, uk, us
use	poison
used to treat	cancer, fever, nervous disorders, pain
comments	This plant is poisonous, and no antidotes are known. In small does, its is used to allay nervous disorders and ease pain. Should not be used by amateurs.