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Source of validity: Traditional
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Aconite, also known as Aconitum or monkshood, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and other herbal systems. In these traditions, aconite is considered a warming herb and is sometimes used to address symptoms believed to be related to "cold" conditions or imbalances, which can include menopausal hot flashes. However, its use for hot flashes is not prominent or widely documented as a classic indication in most traditional texts. Instead, aconite is more often associated with treating pain, chills, and certain cardiovascular or neurological conditions. There is little to no robust clinical evidence or modern scientific research validating its efficacy in treating hot flashes specifically. Furthermore, aconite is a highly toxic plant, and improper use can lead to serious poisoning or death; thus, it is typically processed and used with extreme caution in traditional preparations. Due to its toxicity and the lack of substantial evidence for efficacy in hot flashes, aconite is not a recommended treatment in modern herbal practice for this symptom. Most references to its use are anecdotal or based on broader traditional theories of balancing bodily energies rather than direct symptom relief for hot flashes.

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