Homeopathic Database

You may know it as aconite, monkshood or wolfsbane. Whatever you call this member of the buttercup family, you probably also know of at least a few of the legends surrounding this native European perennial. Werewolves find it so poisonous that it repels them completely and witches use in the secret potions that allow them to fly. One famous herbalist even claimed that aconite—or mousebane, as it was once known—was such a powerful poison that it could kill mice from a distance.

Legends aside, aconite is a deadly toxin. It has been the “murder weapon” in a number of high-profile murder cases throughout the centuries and has even been used to poison nuisance animals.

But to a homeopath, aconite is a widely-used remedy employed for conditions that strike suddenly and dramatically.

The Aconite Physiology

Homeopathic texts describe the aconite body as “restless”. Aconite patients may have dry skin that alternates between intense flushing and equally intense paleness. Pain may be intense and come on without warning but is confined to one side of the body at a time.

The Aconite Psychology

The aconite personality is one characterized by intense fears and overpowering anxieties. These souls fear death and severe personal injury and will often even predict their own deaths. Like the physical symptoms associated with an aconite soul, the psychology symptoms are acute and come on without warning.

Aconite in Homeopathic Medicine

In homeopathy, aconite is used most often at the onset of acute symptoms like sudden high fevers, violent vomiting or intense pain. It is also used to “reset” the emotions after a sudden trauma, great shock or intense fright.

Because aconite is used almost exclusively at the earliest stage of an illness, it is widely recommended for at-home homeopathy kits.