“Digitoxin (sometimes referred to as digitoxin or digitalis) This widely used heart medication is a cardiac glycoside used in the treatment of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and congestive heart failure. Found in the lovely purple bells of the foxglove plant and the gorgeous, velvety black wings of the monarch butterfly, digoxin is probably the most beautiful medication there ever was.” HeartMedicationMonarch ButterfliesAtrialFoxgloveDigitalis Book:Hothouse Flower and the Nine Plants of Desire Source: Hothouse Flower and the Nine Plants of Desire
“Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) Lily of the valley is known to slow the disturbed action of a weak and irritable heart, while at the same time increasing its power. As a heart medication, it is sometimes preferable to the digitalis made from the foxglove plant, because it is less toxic and does not accumulate in the blood. Lily of the valley has one of the most sexual scents of all plants and is widely used in perfume. No wonder it causes the heart to beat stronger.” HeartScentMedicationSexualGenus SpeciesLily Of The Valley Book:Hothouse Flower and the Nine Plants of Desire Source: Hothouse Flower and the Nine Plants of Desire