Atis, Ativisha (Aconitum Heterophyllum) – Properties, Benefits, Uses & Dosage Ativisha grows in colder parts of India. It is abundant in the alpine regions growing up to a height of 2000 feet above sea level. The roots of the plant are the source of most of the alkaloids obtained from the plant such as aconitine, atisine, heterophyllin, heterophyllisin etc. Roots of the plant are paired and tuberous. They may be white or grey in color. Stem is simple or branched,