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- Digitalis Uses, Benefits Dosage - Drugs. com
Digitalis has long been used as a treatment for heart failure in addition to a range of other traditional uses The plant is cultivated as an ornamental Digitalis leaf has a narrow therapeutic index, requiring close medical supervision for safe use Traditional dosage starts at 1 5 g of leaf divided into 2 daily doses
- Digitalis - Wikipedia
Digitalis ( ˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪlɪs [3] or ˌdɪdʒɪˈtælɪs [4]) is a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous perennial plants, shrubs, and biennials, commonly called foxgloves Digitalis is native to Europe, Western Asia, and northwestern Africa
- Digitalis | Heart Failure, Hypertension Arrhythmia | Britannica
Digitalis, drug obtained from the dried leaves of the common foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) and used in medicine to strengthen contractions of the heart muscle Belonging to a group of drugs called cardiac glycosides, digitalis is most commonly used to restore adequate circulation in patients with
- Digitalis toxicity: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Digitalis is a medicine that is used to treat certain heart conditions Digitalis toxicity can be a side effect of digitalis therapy It may occur when you take too much of the drug at one time
- Digitalis Medicines - The Texas Heart Institute
Digitalis is used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF) and heart rhythm problems (atrial arrhythmias) Digitalis can increase blood flow throughout your body and reduce swelling in your hands and ankles
- Digitalis Plant Growing Care Guide for Gardeners
The Digitalis genus, commonly known as Foxgloves, includes around 20 species of biennial and perennial plants native to Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa They're known for their tall, dramatic spikes of bell-shaped flowers, which are often patterned inside
- The Digitalis Guide – Plant Detectives
Digitalis, more commonly known as foxglove, is a dramatic and elegant genus of flowering plants famous for its tall spires of tubular blooms and lush rosettes of foliage Known for their cottage garden charm and pollinator appeal, digitalis plants create vertical interest and seasonal drama in both formal and wild-style plantings
- Cardiac Glycosides (Digoxin) - CV Pharmacology
Cardiac glycosides represent a family of compounds that are derived from the foxglove plant (Digitalis purpurea) The therapeutic benefits of digitalis were first described by William Withering in 1785 Initially, digitalis was used to treat dropsy, which is an old term for edema
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