Friday, August 3, 2012

Aconite


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Nepali : Bikh
Sanskrit : Bikha
English : Aconite
Hindi: Bikhma
Sherpa: Chendu
Gurung: Glatu

Family : Ranunculaceae
Habit : Perennial erect herb
Flowering Period : August-September

Chemical Constituents:
         The roots yield mainly pseudaconitine and bikhaconitine .

Occurence:
        Alpine zone ( 3000-3600m)

Description :
     A robust and characteristic species of Nepal.

Uses:

  The roots used for the treatment of diseases of the nervous system and digestive system and for rheumatism and fever.

Source: Dutta, I.C. (2007). Non Timber Forest Products of Nepal. 

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