Dzungaria Monkshood
Aconitum soongaricum
Aconitum soongaricum is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant. While its specific traditional uses are not well-documented, it has shown promise in scientific research for various conditions. Processed products of Aconitum soongaricum have been found to inhibit ovarian cancer growth and modulate macrophage polarization, reducing inflammation in osteoarthritis, indicating potential anti-inflammatory effects. Additionally, aconitine from this plant can induce neuronal apoptosis through mitochondrial calcium overload, affecting ATP production and membrane potential. Songorine, another compound derived from Aconitum soongaricum, exhibits multiple biological activities including anti-arrhythmic, anti-inflammatory, and anxiolytic effects, though clinical testing is lacking. Safety concerns are minimal based on current data, and no significant drug interactions have been recorded.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- Processed products of Aconitum soongaricum significantly inhibited ovarian cancer growth in vivo by regulating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
- Songorine modulates macrophage polarization and metabolic reprogramming, reducing inflammation in osteoarthritis.
- Aconitine induced neuronal apoptosis through mitochondrial calcium overload due to up-regulated MCU expression, affecting ATP production and membrane potential.
- Songorine exhibits multiple biological activities including anti-arrhythmic, anti-inflammatory, and anxiolytic effects but has not been tested clinically.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dzungaria Monkshood?
Dzungaria Monkshood (Aconitum soongaricum) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Dzungaria Monkshood?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Dzungaria Monkshood; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Processed products of Aconitum soongaricum significantly inhibited ovarian cancer growth in vivo by regulating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
How strong is the evidence for Dzungaria Monkshood?
The strongest finding for Dzungaria Monkshood carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Dzungaria Monkshood safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Dzungaria Monkshood in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Dzungaria Monkshood interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Dzungaria Monkshood in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Dzungaria Monkshood?
Dzungaria Monkshood is also known as: Борец джунгарский.
Is Dzungaria Monkshood a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Therapeutic potential of songorine, a diterpenoid alkaloid of the genus Aconitum. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Mechanism of aconitine mediated neuronal apoptosis induced by mitochondrial calcium overload caused by MCU. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Songorine modulates macrophage polarization and metabolic reprogramming to alleviate inflammation in osteoarthritis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Processed Products of Aconitum soongaricum Stapf. Inhibit the Growth of Ovarian Cancer Cells In vivo via Regulating the PI3K/AKT Signal Pathway. literature abstract metadata