Kusnezoff Monkshood Leaf … Safety & Interactions
Cao Wu Ye · Folium Aconiti Kusnezoffii
Contraindicated / High risk. Use only under practitioner supervision.
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Any unsupervised internal use of Aconitum leaf material
- Arrhythmia, severe cardiac disease, or unexplained neurologic symptoms
- Concurrent use with Ban Xia, Gua Lou, Tian Hua Fen, Bai Ji, Bai Lian, or Bei Mu species
Cautions
- Cao Wu Ye belongs to the Aconitum family and should be treated as toxic unless expertly sourced, prepared, and supervised.
- Early aconite poisoning may include mouth numbness, tingling, nausea, vomiting, weakness, hypotension, and dangerous ventricular arrhythmias; suspected toxicity requires emergency care.
- The leaf record is especially low-evidence, so absence of human trial data should not be mistaken for proof of safety.
Drug Interactions
| Drug Class / Substrate | Mechanism | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac glycosides such as digoxin - additive arrhythmogenic risk. | |||
| Class I and III antiarrhythmic drugs - unpredictable electrophysiologic interaction. | |||
| QT-prolonging medications - additive risk of malignant ventricular arrhythmias. | |||
Pregnancy
Not recommended during pregnancy. Consult a qualified practitioner before any use.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal medicines, especially if you take prescription medications.