Adonis blossom

Pheasant's eye is a plant whose parts growing above the ground are used to make medicine. Although pheasant's eye is considered a very poisonous plant, some people use it for heart problems including mild heart failure and irregular heartbeat. Adonis is also used for cramps, fever and menstrual disorders.

How does adonis flower work?

Adonis rose can slow down and strengthen the heartbeat so that the heart pumps blood through the body more efficiently.

How effective is adonis flower?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of adonis for mild heart failure, irregular heartbeat, cramps, fever and menstrual disorders. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of adonis herb in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Adonis floret is not safe and harmless unless used in the form of a commercially prepared extract under direct medical supervision. Adonis florets should not be used for self-medication as it is highly toxic. It can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting and irregular heartbeat.

Precautions and warnings

Using adonis herb without direct medical supervision is not safe or safe for anyone, but some individuals are at even higher risk for dangerous side effects:

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: the use of adonis rose is not safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding and should be avoided.

High blood calcium levels: Adonis herb is not safe to use if you suffer from this condition and should therefore be avoided.

Low blood potassium levels: Adonis herb is not safe to use if you suffer from this condition and should therefore be avoided.

Interactions

Care should be taken when combining adonis florets with the following medications:

Calcium supplements

Adonis florets can stimulate the heartbeat. Calcium can also affect the heart. Taking adonis florets in combination with calcium can stimulate the heart too much. For this reason, adonis florets should not be combined with calcium supplements.

Medication against inflammation (corticosteroids)

Adonis florets can affect the heart. Some anti-inflammatory drugs can lower potassium levels in the body. Low potassium levels can affect the heart and increase the risk of side effects from adonis florets.

Quinidine

Adonis florets can stimulate the heartbeat. Quinidine can also affect the heart. Taking quinidine in combination with adonis florets could lead to serious heart problems.

Stimulating laxatives

Adonis florets can affect the heart. Laxatives, known as stimulant laxatives, can lower potassium levels in the body. Low potassium levels can increase the risk of side effects from adonis florets.

Diuretics

Adonis florets can affect the heart. Diuretics can lower potassium levels in the body. Low potassium levels can increase the risk of Adonis florets side effects.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of adonis florets depends on various factors such as age, health status and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for adonis florets. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.