Strophanthus

Strophanthus is a plant that was used in Africa as an arrow poison. Strophanthus seeds are used to make medicine.

Despite serious safety concerns, strophanthus is used for arteriosclerosis, heart problems and high blood pressure.

How does strophanthus work?

Strophanthus contains chemicals that can stimulate the heart.

How effective is strophanthus?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of strophanthus for arteriosclerosis, heart problems and high blood pressure. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Strophanthus in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Strophanthus is not safe and harmless when used without medical supervision. Strophanthus can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headaches, impaired color vision and heart problems.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Strophanthus is not safe to use during pregnancy. Strophanthus may cause contractions of the uterus, which could lead to miscarriage. Strophanthus is also not safe to use while breastfeeding.

Heart disease: Strophanthus can cause irregular heartbeat. Strophanthus should not be used without medical supervision if you suffer from heart disease.

Interactions

Strophanthus should not be used in combination with the following medications

Calcium supplements

Strophanthus can stimulate the heartbeat. Calcium could also affect the heart. Taking strophanthus in combination with calcium can cause excessive stimulation of the heart. For this reason, strophanthus should not be taken in combination with calcium supplements.

Quinidine

Strophanthus can affect the heart. Quinidine can also affect the heart. Taking quinidine in combination with strophanthus could cause serious heart problems.

Quinidine

Strophanthus can affect the heart. Quinine can also affect the heart. Taking quinine in combination with strophanthus could cause serious heart problems.

Care should be taken when combining strophanthus with the following medications:

Anti-inflammatory drugs (corticosteroids)

Strophanthus could 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 strophanthus.

Stimulant laxatives

Strophanthus 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 Strophanthus.

Diuretics

Strophanthus could affect the heart. Diuretics can lower potassium levels in the body. Low potassium levels can affect the heart and increase the risk of side effects from Strophanthus.

Dosage

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