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 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 | 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 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 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
How to Grow Foxglove (Digitalis) - Gardening Channel To grow foxglove, sow them from seed in fall or spring, or install nursery plants after the last frost, spacing them up to 2 feet apart Foxgloves thrive in moist, rich, slightly acidic soil and prefer partial shade In cold climates, grow foxgloves with more sun Amend the soil with compost and peat moss before planting
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
Digoxin - Wikipedia Digitalis (i e extracts, including digoxin, from the plant genus Digitalis) was the first drug used to treat dropsy (swollen ankles—a symptom of heart failure) following its discovery by William Withering [22] Alongside diuretics, it was the mainstay of treatment for heart failure for over a century