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  • Title: Three fatal cases of herbal aconite poisoning.
    Author: But PP, Tai YT, Young K.
    Journal: Vet Hum Toxicol; 1994 Jun; 36(3):212-5. PubMed ID: 8066967.
    Abstract:
    In 3 fatal cases of tachyarrhythmia caused by herbal poisoning, the only common denominator was the presence of aconites derived from the rootstocks and lateral root-tubers of Aconitum carmichaeli and the rootstocks of A kusnexoffii. The contain aconitine alkaloids which are notorious for the arrhythmogenic properties. Symptoms of these cases and management suggestions are presented.
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