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Aconitum heterophyllum-Atees
Famil : Ranunculaceae
Other name : Patis
Commercial name : Atish
Qashmerian name : Patis
Dogri : Patees
Hindi : Atish/Atis
Balti :
Manglu
English name : Aconite, Monk’s hood, Wolfs bane.
Urdu ; Atees
High altitude perennial, leaves stem clasping,
margin toothed. Flowers hreenish purple borne in a spike like cluster.
Distribution : Gilgat, Mirpur (AJK/Pakistan),
Kishtwar, Gulmarag, Phalgham, Bani, Poonch, Bhadarwah, Margan top, Sarthal,
Bani Chorwan, Machhal
Habitat : Alpine and sub-alpine meadows
Part used : Root/leaves
Chemical constituents : Heterastine, heterophyllisine, heterophylline, heterophyllidine, heterallisine, atisine, atidine, f-dihydroatisine, isoatisine, hetisine, hetidine and hetisinone.
Medicinal use of Aconitum heterophyllum : The dried root is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiperiodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cholagogue, febrifuge and tonic. It is used in India in the treatment of dyspepsia, diarrhoea and coughs. It is also used in Tibetan medicine, where it is said to have a bitter taste and a cooling potency. It is used to treat poisoning from scorpion or snake bites, the fevers of contagious diseases and inflammation of the intestines. The root is best harvested in the autumn as soon as the plant dies down and is dried for later use. This is a very poisonous plant and should only be used with extreme caution and under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.
Availability of Seed/Planting
material for research purpose only
(The following seeds and
planting material is available for distribution/purchase for R& D institutions,
universities, associations and NGOs)
Aconitum heterophyllum plants/seeds/roots are
available
OPEN POLLINATED SEEDS/Non-hybrid
Our seeds are nearly all open-pollinated and so are able to be
grown again from seed you save yourself. Open-pollinated seeds are genetically
diverse treasures that have been passed on from generation to generation. When
you buy and plant open-pollinated seeds you are helping to protect this
valuable resource for the future.
No of seeds 25 seeds/per packet
For more details:
The Jammu
and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
“Ginkgo House”, Azizabad, Via Wuyan-Meej Road, Nambalbal, Pampore PPR
JK 192121
Or
PO Box No: 667 gpo Srinagar SGR JK 190001
R&D Centre’s : Sonamarag, Ramban, Pampore.
Mob Ph: Head (09858986794
Office : 01933-223705
e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com