Leaf of Pendulous Monkshood … Safety & Interactions
Tie Bang Chui Ye · Folium Aconiti Szechenyiani
Contraindicated / High risk. Use only under practitioner supervision.
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Any unsupervised internal use
- Broken-skin or large-area application without trained supervision
Cautions
- Tie Bang Chui Ye is a highly toxic aconite material, and its traditional role is mainly external and strongly restricted.
- Aconite poisoning can present with numbness, tingling, nausea, vomiting, weakness, hypotension, and life-threatening arrhythmias; suspected toxicity requires emergency care.
- Because alkaloid content varies by source and processing, casual folk harvesting or substitution is especially unsafe.
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.