Foxglove. Historical illustration of the flowers of the foxglove plant (Digitalis purpurea). The leaves of this medicinal plant contain the toxin digitalin,which is a heart muscle stimulant. When consumed in large quantities they are extremely poisonous,causing disorganised pumping of the heart. However,in small quantities digitalin is used as a drug to treat heart failure,for example in cases of myocardial infarction (heart attack). From Mathematische und Naturwissenschaften by Johann Geog Heck,1860 | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Terry, Sheila |
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