The root of Aconitum carmichaeli (Ranunculaceae), is a crude drug used in traditional Chinese or Japanese kampo medicine to treat pain associated with coldness. Since aconite root is highly toxic, ...

Aconite, or aconitum napellus, is a perennial herb that is native to western and central Europe. (Photo via Getty Images) A Toronto doctor says the substance behind a mass poisoning in Ontario is ...

While vitamins and minerals are mainly used to boost low levels of essential nutrients and stave off disease, some potentially dangerous side effects have been popping up. One product that might also ...

Diners who fell ill after eating at a restaurant outside Toronto probably ate food contaminated with toxic aconite, Canada health officials say. Twelve people were sent to hospital on Monday, with ...