Monk's hood
General poisoning notes:
Monk's hood (Aconitum napellus) is an outdoor ornamental herb. The plant contains poisonous alkaloids, which have proved toxic in humans when accidentally ingested (e.g., aconitine; see Fiddes 1958). Few cases of animal poisoning occur (Kingsbury 1964).
Nomenclature:
Scientific Name: Aconitum napellus L.
Vernacular name(s): monk's hood
Scientific family name: Ranunculaceae
Vernacular family name: crowfoot
Aconitum napellus L.
Geographic Information
Plant or plant parts used in or around the home.
Toxic parts:
All parts,leaves, roots.
Toxic plant chemicals:
Aconitine
Aconitine
Animals/Human Poisoning:
Note: When an animal is listed without additional information, the literature (as of 1993) contained no detailed explanation.
Humans
General symptoms of poisoning:
Agitation, faintness, muscle, weakness of, nausea, salivation, skin, cold and moist, throat, constriction, tingling sensation, vomiting.
