White Aconite is harvested in autumn, the roots and outer skin are removed and then dried. Due to its toxicity, it is generally used after processing. In addition, White Aconite is also known as a magical tool in the beauty industry, but because of its inherent toxicity, it must be used with extra caution!
Is White Aconite toxic?
If you have a certain understanding of Chinese herbal medicine, you will know that it is present in many traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions. Chinese medicine pharmacists also add White Aconite appropriately according to the patient's physical condition when prescribing medicine.
Although White Aconite itself is slightly toxic, its toxicity is very weak. When combined with different Chinese herbal medicines during processing, it will not harm the patients.
White Aconite is a toxic drug, mainly showing strong irritability to the skin and mucous membranes. Therefore, when using White Aconite for external mask or self-made Seven Whites Powder, it is necessary to test the skin for any discomfort before use, and it should not be used for a long time.
For internal use, it should also be taken in small amounts, and the decoction should be controlled within the range of 3-6 grams. Of course, due to its toxicity, pregnant women should not use White Aconite.
Functions and effects of White Aconite
1. Eliminating acne
White Aconite contains saponins, glucosides and other components, which have the effect of eliminating acne and removing dark spots. It is often used in beauty and whitening products, and also has the functions of drying dampness, resolving phlegm, dispelling wind and stopping spasms, and detoxifying and dispersing stasis.
2. Reducing melanin
White Aconite has the ability to eliminate facial melanin. Grinding White Aconite into powder, applying it on a sticker after washing the face, can achieve the effect of relieving facial melanin, and it has antioxidant effects.
3. Treating diseases
White Aconite can treat wind-phlegm, convulsions, detoxify, disperse stasis, and relieve pain. It can be used for facial paralysis, speech impediment, sputum-induced headache, unilateral headache, throat obstruction, throat pain, tetanus, snakebite, etc., and it can have a good relieving and preventive effect on these conditions.
Toxicity analysis of White Aconite and Black Aconite
The toxicity of the two is also different. White Aconite is completely toxic, with the highest toxicity in the tuberous part, which can cause great irritation to the skin and mucous membranes, and can also inhibit the central nervous system.
After poisoning, symptoms may include numbness of the mouth and tongue, tension in the limbs and whole body, profuse sweating, thirst, dry mouth, palpitations, restlessness, and later may lead to speech disorders, vomiting, diarrhea, cyanosis of the face, and eventually respiratory and circulatory failure leading to death.
The toxicity reaction of Black Aconite is mainly caused by aconitine alkaloids. The lethal dose of aconitine is 3-4mg, and ingestion of 0.2mg of aconitine by adults can cause poisoning.
Poisoning incidents related to Black Aconite are more common. Aconite poisoning mainly manifests as toxic reactions in the nervous system, digestive system, and cardiovascular system, and can be fatal in severe cases.
