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aconitine

Coverage of aconitine in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 26 · 11:24 UTCMost recent: May 26 · 11:24 UTC

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HEALTHMay 26 · 11:24 UTCNEW SCIENTIST
Earliest use of anaesthetics uncovered in Chinese doctor’s tomb
Residues on medical equipment in a Chinese doctor’s tomb show that physicians over 600 years ago used aconitine, a toxic plant chemical, to manage pain during surgical procedures.