<unk>  spp is a genus of over 250 flowering plants including Monkshood, Wolf's bane, Aconite, Leopard's bane, mousebane, blue rocket, and queen of poisons
In the US, it is not a commonly ingested flower, but is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality
Most poisonous flower ingestions are accidental ingestions by children, which account for roughly 2% of all toxic exposures
Traditionally, most cases of adult ingestion of toxic flowers that lead to significant symptoms are suicidal attempts
A recent increase in<unk>  poisoning has been reported secondary to an increase in available herbal medications utilizing the plant
All parts of<unk>  are toxic, with the roots being most toxic<unk>  is due to Aconite alkaloids
Bind to open voltage-gated sodium channels, producing a hyperpolarized state, with permanent activation of the channels.
Most herbal preparations undergo decoction process where plant is boiled to hydrolize alkaloids.
Most poisonous flower ingestions are accidental ingestions by children, which account for roughly 2% of all toxic exposures
Traditionally, most cases of adult ingestion of toxic flowers that lead to significant symptoms are suicidal attempts
A recent increase in<unk>  poisoning has been reported secondary to an increase in available herbal medications utilizing the plant
All parts of<unk>  are toxic, with the roots being most toxic<unk>  is due to Aconite alkaloids
Bind to open voltage-gated sodium channels, producing a hyperpolarized state, with permanent activation of the channels.
Aconitum toxicity
Accidental Ingestion vs suicide attempt
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Aconitum Poisoning
Molar pregnancy
Other toxic plant ingestion
Septic abortion
Including plants with similar symptoms and management such as Veratrum spp 