![Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) source of Digitalis. Used from Medieval times as emetic and purgative. After Withering (late 18th century) used as diuretic in dropsy. Not realised improvement due to heart stimulation. 19th Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) source of Digitalis. Used from Medieval times as emetic and purgative. After Withering (late 18th century) used as diuretic in dropsy. Not realised improvement due to heart stimulation. 19th](https://cdn.superstock.com/1746/Comp/1746-2506.webp)
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) source of Digitalis. Used from Medieval times as emetic and purgative. After Withering (late 18th century) used as diuretic in dropsy. Not realised improvement due to heart stimulation. 19th
![Flowers of the Common Foxglove - Digitalis Purpurea Stock Image - Image of original, digitalis: 138036127 Flowers of the Common Foxglove - Digitalis Purpurea Stock Image - Image of original, digitalis: 138036127](https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/flowers-common-foxglove-digitalis-purpurea-flowers-common-foxglove-digitalis-purpurea-widespread-138036127.jpg)
Flowers of the Common Foxglove - Digitalis Purpurea Stock Image - Image of original, digitalis: 138036127
![Close view of digitalis purpurea flower (foxglove, common foxglove, purple foxglove or lady's glove). The plants are well known as the original source Stock Photo - Alamy Close view of digitalis purpurea flower (foxglove, common foxglove, purple foxglove or lady's glove). The plants are well known as the original source Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/R6J990/close-view-of-digitalis-purpurea-flower-foxglove-common-foxglove-purple-foxglove-or-ladys-glove-the-plants-are-well-known-as-the-original-source-R6J990.jpg)
Close view of digitalis purpurea flower (foxglove, common foxglove, purple foxglove or lady's glove). The plants are well known as the original source Stock Photo - Alamy
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Digitalis: The flower, the drug, the poison | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
![SOLVED: Complete Table 11-Son plants that Ate known t0 Have rnedicinal value; Table 11-8 Plants o Knot n Aiedicinul Valte Compound Plant Source Example of Use Digitalis Foxglove Hean medication SOLVED: Complete Table 11-Son plants that Ate known t0 Have rnedicinal value; Table 11-8 Plants o Knot n Aiedicinul Valte Compound Plant Source Example of Use Digitalis Foxglove Hean medication](https://cdn.numerade.com/ask_images/578ea04aa4e8421c8d4c522aa55ecd3d.jpg)
SOLVED: Complete Table 11-Son plants that Ate known t0 Have rnedicinal value; Table 11-8 Plants o Knot n Aiedicinul Valte Compound Plant Source Example of Use Digitalis Foxglove Hean medication
![Digitalis purpurea (foxglove, common foxglove, purple foxglove or lady's glove) is a source of digoxin, a heart drug Stock Photo - Alamy Digitalis purpurea (foxglove, common foxglove, purple foxglove or lady's glove) is a source of digoxin, a heart drug Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/ERPCE7/digitalis-purpurea-foxglove-common-foxglove-purple-foxglove-or-ladys-ERPCE7.jpg)
Digitalis purpurea (foxglove, common foxglove, purple foxglove or lady's glove) is a source of digoxin, a heart drug Stock Photo - Alamy
University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley - Native to much of temperate Europe, Digitalis purpurea, foxglove, was the original source of the heart medicine, digoxin. All parts of the plant are
![Early and rather curly leaves of Purple Foxglove / Digitalis purpurea plant. A well-known poisonous UK plant. Source of drug the heart drug Digitalin Stock Photo - Alamy Early and rather curly leaves of Purple Foxglove / Digitalis purpurea plant. A well-known poisonous UK plant. Source of drug the heart drug Digitalin Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BAMDC6/early-and-rather-curly-leaves-of-purple-foxglove-digitalis-purpurea-plant-a-well-known-poisonous-uk-plant-source-of-drug-the-heart-drug-digitalin-2BAMDC6.jpg)
Early and rather curly leaves of Purple Foxglove / Digitalis purpurea plant. A well-known poisonous UK plant. Source of drug the heart drug Digitalin Stock Photo - Alamy
![Dalmation Rose Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Rose') in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota (MN) at Gertens Dalmation Rose Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Rose') in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota (MN) at Gertens](https://plants.gertens.com/Content/Images/Photos/K045-16.jpg)
Dalmation Rose Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Rose') in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota (MN) at Gertens
![Botany: Foxglove, 1597. /Ncommon, Or Purple, Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea), Whose Leaves Are A Source Of Digitalis. Woodcut 1597, From John Gerard'S 'Herball Or General Historie Of Plantes'. Poster Print by Granger Collection - Botany: Foxglove, 1597. /Ncommon, Or Purple, Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea), Whose Leaves Are A Source Of Digitalis. Woodcut 1597, From John Gerard'S 'Herball Or General Historie Of Plantes'. Poster Print by Granger Collection -](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-yzgoj/products/1599442/images/4677560/apicsff2y__29225.1626733602.500.659.jpg?c=2)
Botany: Foxglove, 1597. /Ncommon, Or Purple, Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea), Whose Leaves Are A Source Of Digitalis. Woodcut 1597, From John Gerard'S 'Herball Or General Historie Of Plantes'. Poster Print by Granger Collection -
![Digitalis: The flower, the drug, the poison | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Digitalis: The flower, the drug, the poison | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)](https://www.aaas.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/s3fs-public/blog_media/carousel_digitalis_purpurea_koehler_drawing_us_pd_1923.jpg?itok=r0u6tgPL)
Digitalis: The flower, the drug, the poison | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
![Common foxglove or purple foxglove is a flowering plant with stems of purple flowers well known as source of digoxin (called also digitalis) heart medicine. Flowers,leaves and seed are poisonous Stock Illustration Common foxglove or purple foxglove is a flowering plant with stems of purple flowers well known as source of digoxin (called also digitalis) heart medicine. Flowers,leaves and seed are poisonous Stock Illustration](https://as1.ftcdn.net/v2/jpg/01/25/11/90/1000_F_125119075_raP6uJfAQaq9TmBQSfnihKTWPoSo7T9o.jpg)