Aconitum is one of an important officinal and noxious plant. Two different Aconitum have been analysed qualitatively by means of FTIR spectrum. The results showed that each component of different Aconitum has the characteristic frequency. The toxicity of processed Aconitum was lower than the toxicity of fresh Aconitum, and can be discriminated from others by FTIR spectrum. This is useful for the further on-line quantitative Aconitum and quality control of processed Aconitum and fresh Aconitum. This method is relative...