Evidence supporting the use of: Aconite
For the health condition: Chest Pain

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Aconite (derived from plants in the genus Aconitum) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. In these systems, aconite (often processed to reduce toxicity) is used for conditions described as "cold" syndromes, including chest pain, angina-like symptoms, and heart-related discomfort. The rationale in TCM is that aconite "warms the yang" and dispels cold, which is believed to aid in pain relief, including chest pain. However, the use is primarily based on traditional theory rather than robust scientific evidence.

Modern scientific validation for aconite's effectiveness in treating chest pain is lacking. Most literature regarding aconite focuses on its toxicity—especially its potential to cause severe cardiac arrhythmias and even death if improperly prepared or dosed. There are no high-quality clinical trials or systematic reviews supporting its safety or efficacy for chest pain in modern medicine. The risk of severe toxicity has led to regulatory restrictions in many countries. Thus, while there is clear traditional precedent for its use, the evidence supporting effectiveness is minimal, and significant safety concerns exist.

More about Aconite
More about Chest Pain

Products containing Aconite

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.