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Strophanthus herb

Posted by californiagal

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californiagal

Strophanthus herb
February 10, 2020 09:21PM

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Does anyone have experience taking the European herb Strophanthus? I understand it keeps the heart in a steady rhythm and does this by activating the parasympathetic nervous system.

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cirenepurzalot

Re: Strophanthus herb
February 10, 2020 09:37PM

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I tried it for a little. It was very "spicy" for me, under the tongue. I didn't really notice anything but I didn't take it a long time either. It was really expensive though.

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Daisy

Re: Strophanthus herb
February 10, 2020 11:50PM

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californiagal
Does anyone have experience taking the European herb Strophanthus? I understand it keeps the heart in a steady rhythm and does this by activating the parasympathetic nervous system.

If it really does activate the parasympathetic nervous system that would be bad news for those of us who have a vagal (parasympathetic) trigger—it could trigger Afib. But aside from that, reading about it, it sounds like it could be dangerous for other reasons too.

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cirenepurzalot

Re: Strophanthus herb
February 11, 2020 04:17AM

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That’s one of the reasons I stopped it too. Sounded like it could be dangerous.

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Carey

Re: Strophanthus herb
February 11, 2020 10:43AM

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It works similarly to digoxin, which used to be used routinely in afib treatment but is now known to be an inappropriate choice. Unlike digoxin, which at least has known dosing parameters, you're on your own with herbs and supplements.