Dogsbane
Dogsbane :
Apocynum Androsaemifolium-Also known as Bitter Root, Milkweed, or Fly-Trap. One of the digitalis group of cardiac tonics, Apocynum, is the most powerful in slowing the pulse, and its action on the vaso-motor system is also very strong. Being rather irritant to mucous membranes, it may cause nausea and catharsis. It is a powerful hydragogue, helpful in dropsy's due to heart failure, and in the ascites of hepatic cirrhosis. Also used as an alterative in rheumatism, syphilis and scrofula. The absorption in the gastrointestinal tract being very irregular,the dosage and patient must be carefully watched and guarded
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