What does monkshood do to the body?
Aconitum sp., also known as monkshood or wolfsbane, is a plant containing aconite, a highly toxic alkaloid found in the roots, stem, leaves, and seeds. Aconite acts by blocking the sodium channels in excitable tissues in the myocardium, nerves, and muscles resulting in tissue depolarization [1, 2].Feb 8, 2024
Aconitum sp., also known as monkshood or wolfsbane, is a plant containing aconite, a highly toxic alkaloid found in the roots, stem, leaves, and seeds. Aconite acts by blocking the sodium channels in excitable tissues in the myocardium, nerves, and muscles resulting in tissue depolarization [1, 2].Feb 8, 2024
