Digitalis purpurea Linn
Digitalis purpurea Linn belongs to Scrolphulariaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Asb a al-Azar, Zehar-al-Kashatabeen.
The English names for this herb are Common Foxglove, Foxglove.
The Urdu names for this herb are Dijtalis, Diljit.
Description
Digitalis purpurea Linn. Biennial, occasionally perennial, reaching 2 m. Leaves rugose and downy arising in a rosette, radical leaves long, stalked and ovate to ovate-lanceolate, stem leaves short stalked or sessile. Stem rarely branched and bearing a one-sided raceme 30-40 cm long. Attractive purple flowers, often spotted internally
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Digitalis purpurea Linn's Leaves are Cardiac Stimulant, Cardiac Tonic, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Increases the Coagulability of Blood , Increases the Systolic Force Of Contraction, Reduce Cardiac Edema, Renal Arteries Dilatation, Slows Heart Rate, Vascular Stimulant.
Indications
The indications of Digitalis purpurea Linn's Infusion (leaves) are Scrofula, Sore Throat.
The indications of Digitalis purpurea Linn's Leaves are Dropsy, Renal Obstructions, Congestive Heart Failure, Auricular Flutter, Auricular Fibrillation.
The indication of Digitalis purpurea Linn's Poultice is Wounds.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Digitalis purpurea Linn is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Leaves of Digitalis purpurea Linn is Slightly.
Taste: Leaves: Distinctly bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Leaves | 0.000 – 0.000 0 | N/A |
| Leaves (powder) | 1.500 – 0.000 g | N/A |
| Tincture | 15.000 – 0.000 ml | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Digitalis purpurea Linn.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Digitalis purpurea Linn are [Other Digitalis spp. may also be used.], Rauwolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. (Root) [Approximately 500 mg.].
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Digitalis purpurea Linn's Leaves are Digitoxin, Gilatoxin, Gitalin, Gitoxin.
The active constituents of Digitalis purpurea Linn's Seeds are Digitalin, Fatty Oil.
Antidotes
The antidote of Digitalis purpurea Linn is Rosa damascena Miller.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Digitalis purpurea Linn. (work in progress)