SBL Homeopathy Aconitum Napellus Mother Tincture Q

Aconitum napellus, commonly known as Monkshood, is a perennial herb with perpendicular, tapering tuberous roots. It is useful in the early stages of inflammation or fever and is particularly indicated by the sudden onset of violent symptoms, especially after exposure to dry, cold wind. Patients who need aconite are often fearful, restless, and thirsty for cold drinks. It may also be prescribed for anxiety states and mothers and infants during or immediately after childbirth.

Common Names:

English: Monkshood

Aconitum napellus can be helpful in the following conditions:

• Problems in Labor:
  • Strong fear of impending death during labor, urine retention in the mother or baby, especially if the mother experienced fear during labor.
• Fear, Shock, & Anxiety
  • Sudden onset of restlessness and fear of death, acute anxiety with great restlessness, staring eyes with dilated pupils.
  • Shock after witnessing a violent or frightening event; phobias (fear of flying, heights, enclosed spaces).
  • Restlessness, anxiety, and fear due to the sudden death of loved ones.
• High Fever
  • High fever with anxiety, shiny red face.
  • Fainting due to fear; sudden exposure to dry, cold wind.
• Apoplexy
  • Sudden onset due to draught of cold air.
• Arthritis
  • Acute gout attack in the joints of the feet; pain with bright red swelling.
• Backache
  • Sudden backache due to exposure to dry, cold wind.
  • Anxiety, chilly feeling, high fever, fast pulse, fear, and restlessness.
• Cold & Cough
  •  Rapid onset of cold or influenza symptoms, catarrh, phlegm, sore throat, fever, breathlessness, burning heat in the chest, hoarse, dry, barking cough.
  • Restless and agitated sleep, hot and flushed face, severe headaches, raging thirst, bitter taste in the mouth, hypersensitive skin.
  • Aggravating from the exposure to dry, cold winds.
• Dentition
  •  Fever with restlessness and sleeplessness, child cries because of teething pain.
• Eye & Ear Infections
  • Sudden watering, inflammation, aching, burning pain, oversensitivity to light.
  • Rapidly developing ear infections, intense pain, bright red ears, and hypersensitivity to noise.
  • Exposure to dry, cold wind.
• Kidney Affections
  •  Acute nephritis, dark and scanty urine, urine retention with stitching pains in kidneys, fever with anxiety.
• Menstruation
  • Suppressed menstrual flow after fright or shock, profuse menses with nosebleeds, late menstruation, marked fear, and restlessness.
  • Indicated for plethoric young girls.

Aconitum napellus

As prescribed by the physician.

• Read the label carefully before use.

• Do not exceed the recommended dose.

• Keep out of the reach of children.

• Store in a cool, dry place; avoid sunlight and heat.

• Avoid strong smells (onion, hing, mint, garlic) during use.

• Allow 15 minutes gap between two homoeopathic medicines, 30 mins gap between Homoeopathic medicines and food, or one hour gap between Homoeopathic medicines or another system of medicines.