cao wu
cao wu
Chinese herbal medicineThe root of Aconitum kusnezoffi, said to be anti-inflammatory, analgesic and cardiotonic; it has been used for musculoskeletal disorders.
Toxicity
Cao wu contains the highly toxic C19 diterpenoid alkaloids of aconite, mesaconitine and hypaconite; the signs and symptoms are those of aconite poisoning, which may cause death due to ventricular arrhythmias in the first 24 hours.
Management
Supportive.