Digitalis Purperea (2).
Foxglove,wooly foxglove. A second entry because I am quite pleased with this misfiled shot ive just recovered.
As stated in the blog this is the origin of the very widespread modern Digoxin cardiac medicine. Because this plant has a very low therapeutic index (0.5) you should only let your local Druid or Medicine Man prepare the plant matrix.The cardiac glycosides are also present in the equally tricky hellebore (Helleborus) and some lilies.
The glycoside fire up your systolic contraction-a life saver in certain circumstances, a failing heart can beat more strongly and clear fluid thoroughly whilst resting between contractions. Phillips and Johnsone (87) give a good overview on toxicity in "Current therapeutics" .
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