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Monkshood Flower Essence Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Flower Essence Services

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Monkshood Flower Essence against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Monkshood Flower Essence is a dietary supplement by Flower Essence Services with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for pain and nerve pain, fever and cold or flu symptoms, anxiety and restlessness (homeopathic use).Based on those ingredients, 278 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are infusion (1:6000) of Aconitum columbianum. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Monkshood Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Aug 20, 2026

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: an infusion of Aconitum columbianum (aconite) at a 1:6000 concentration. Aconite is a plant extract with a long history in traditional medicine.

The liquid also contains water and brandy as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Aconite product and its label doesn't state a use — see Aconite's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish aconite as effective for the conditions listed—pneumonia, Raynaud syndrome, alopecia areata, and COVID-19 all have insufficient reliable evidence to rate. If you're considering this product for one of those reasons, talk with your doctor about whether the data supports its use for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Aconite

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Aconite is extremely toxic and can be fatal even in small amounts. The safety data advises strongly against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to severe toxicity risk.

Even at lower doses, aconite can cause serious heart problems—including irregular heartbeat, heart palpitations, low blood pressure, chest tightness, fluid in the lungs, and in severe cases, life-threatening rhythm disturbances like ventricular fibrillation. It can also cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, weakness, sweating, restlessness, dizziness, numbness, tingling, seizures, and reduced consciousness.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Aconite

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Aconite.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 278 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Do not combine this product with blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (such as warfarin or aspirin) or with stimulant medications without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist. The interactions are moderate in severity and could increase bleeding risk or heart-related side effects.

Altogether, these interactions span 278 individual medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Given aconite's extreme toxicity and documented serious side effects—including fatal overdose at small doses—this is not a product most people should consider without direct medical supervision. If you take blood thinners or stimulant medications, or if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, this product is not appropriate for you.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the risks are right for your situation.

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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 24, 2014.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Monkshood Flower Essence, straight from the product label.

Brand Flower Essence Services
Barcode (UPC) 782932123346
Net contents 0.25 fl. Oz.; 7.5 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2014
DSLD ID 29924
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Monkshood Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
4 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
782932123346
IngredientAmount% DV
infusion (1:6000) of Aconitum columbianum0 NP--

Other ingredients: Water, brandy

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: four drops, four times daily

Seals/Symbols

FES Quintessentials(TM)

DEMETER

Formulation

Made with Organic ingredients Certified by Stellar Cert. Services

Brand IP Statement(s)

Demeter-certified Biodynamic(R)

General Statements

BEST BY 06/2020 100623

FDA Statement of Identity

herbal supplement

General

100623

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Monkshood Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services label

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Monkshood Flower Essence label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Monkshood Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size4 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Infusion (1:6000) of Aconitum columbianum

Interacts with
278 drugs
0 NP per serving

Aconite is a highly poisonous plant, and even small amounts of the raw or improperly processed root can cause severe, life-threatening reactions. Ther...

Infusion (1:6000) of Aconitum columbianum monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Water, Brandy. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Monkshood Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services Drug Interactions

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278 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

infusion (1:6000) of Aconitum columbianum 278

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Monkshood Flower Essence interact with 278 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Monkshood Flower Essence interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. infusion (1:6000) of Aconitum columbianum

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Monkshood Flower Essence with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

infusion (1:6000) of Aconitum columbianum2 drug types · 278 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, combining aconite with other antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Higenamine, a constituent of aconite, is thought to have antiplatelet and antithrombotic effects. In an animal model of thrombosis, higenamine inhibited platelet aggregation and reduced the size of thrombus formation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Stimulant Drugs

Theoretically, combining aconite with other stimulant drugs might alter the effects of the stimulant drug or increase the risk of cardiovascular toxicity.
Aconite and its constituents have stimulant effects due to agonist activity at beta-2-adrenoreceptors. In cardiac muscle, aconite appears to have a positive inotropic effect and increases heart rate and blood pressure. However, some constituents of aconite can reduce heart rate and blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
infusion (1:6000) of Aconitum columbianum full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Monkshood Flower Essence, from the product label.

Flower Essence Services

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Phone Number
800-548-0075
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Monkshood Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services: Common Questions

Does Monkshood Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Monkshood Flower Essence has a known interaction with 278 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Monkshood Flower Essence contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data rates aconite as unsafe during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to severe toxicity risk. Do not use this product if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
What are the side effects I should watch for?
Aconite can cause serious heart problems—including irregular heartbeat, palpitations, low blood pressure, chest tightness, and fluid in the lungs. You may also experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, weakness, sweating, dizziness, numbness, tingling, seizures, or reduced consciousness. In small amounts, aconite can be fatal.
Does this product actually work for pneumonia, Raynaud syndrome, or hair loss?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish aconite as effective for those conditions. All of them are rated as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use. Talk with your doctor about whether other treatments are better supported.
What's in this bottle besides the active ingredient?
The liquid contains water and brandy as inactive ingredients to preserve and deliver the aconite infusion.
Is this safe to use with my blood thinner medication?
No—aconite interacts with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs and may increase your risk of bleeding and bruising. Do not combine this product with those medications without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Monkshood Flower Essence’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Aconite

Interacts with 278 drugs

Aconite is a highly poisonous plant, and even small amounts of the raw or improperly processed root can cause severe, life-threatening reactions. There is no good scientific evidence that it...

Read the full Aconite monograph →
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Sources & How We Checked

Monkshood Flower Essence's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 33 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Aconite 33 references
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