Rev Hist Pharm (Paris). 1997 ; 45(316): 405-10.

[The Aconit described by Nicander and today]

Skaltsa H, Philianos S, Papaphilippou G.

The herbal drug Aconite described by Nicander of Colophon (IInd century BC) is studied as to its symptoms and uses. The botanical identification presents some difficulties. There is a close correlation between the symptoms from Nicander's work and those cited by homeopaths authors.