Study on the application of Aconitum in clinical orthopedics.
- Author:
Hong-Ting JIN
1
;
Yan SHEN
;
Lu-Wei XIAO
;
Pei-Jian TONG
Author Information
1. Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medical, Hangzhou 310053, Zhejiang, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Aconitum;
toxicity;
Drugs, Chinese Herbal;
therapeutic use;
Humans;
Medicine, Chinese Traditional;
Orthopedics
- From:
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
2008;21(12):943-945
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Aconitum is important in clinical orthopedics. From ancient times to the present day,there were many famous doctors who used this herb to cure many diseases in orthopedics. However, the toxicity always connect with its effect. This will limit its application in clinics. So now the important thing is how to use this herb correctly. This article will give some suggestions about how to use aconitum in orthopedics and to make sure it can be used correctly in future. It has four parts: application in orthopedics, pharmacology, factors related to toxicity and the prospect of the use of aconitum.
