Question

Why might a foxglove stop your heart?

Answer 1

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Foxglove in large does is highly poisonous. But it also yields the drug digitalis, used in small does to treat heart problems.

Answer 2

Answer:

• All parts of the plant are poisonous.

• Chemicals taken from foxglove are used to make a prescription drug called digoxin.

•  Digitalis lanata is the major source of digoxin in the US. 

• Foxglove is most commonly used for congestive heart failure (CHF) and relieving associated fluid retention irregular heartbeat.

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