aconitin

The early and vigorous administration of aconitin in laminitis to its full physiological effect, is more logical.

Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 John Victor Lacroix

A speedy return of the temperature to normal, a very marked diminution of the pain and improved conditions generally, appear coincident with the symptoms of full physiological effect of aconitin when given in cases of laminitis, which constitutes assuredly an important part of its treatment.

Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 John Victor Lacroix

Furthermore, in laminitis there is an elevation of the temperature, an almost invariable indication for aconitin.

Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 John Victor Lacroix

Pure aconitin is probably the most actively poisonous substance with which we are acquainted and, if administered hypodermically, the alkaloid is even more powerfully poisonous than when taken by the mouth.

The War Terror 1908

The dose of the active principle, aconitin nitrate, is about one six-hundredth of a grain.

The War Terror 1908

In this case, it not only proves to be aconitin but the starch granules themselves can be recognized.

The War Terror 1908

As in the case of most of the poisonous alkaloids, aconitin does not produce any decidedly characteristic post-mortem appearances.

The War Terror 1908

"Aconite," he answered slowly, "of which the active principle is the deadly poisonous alkaloid, aconitin."

The War Terror 1908

"I had an idea that it might be aconitin poisoning," he said.

The War Terror 1908

Owing to its exceeding toxic nature, the smallness of the dose required to produce death, and the lack of tests for recognition, aconitin possesses rather more interest in legal medicine than most other poisons.

The War Terror 1908