Lithocardium macrostachyum

Lithocardium macrostachyum, also known as Digitalis purpurea, is a flowering plant species native to Europe and Western Asia, commonly known as foxglove.

The plant is renowned for its medicinal properties, primarily due to the presence of cardiac glycosides, particularly digoxin and digitoxin, which have been used to treat various heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure.

The health benefits of Lithocardium macrostachyum include improved cardiac function, reduced symptoms of heart failure, and enhanced overall cardiovascular well-being.

The plant is often prepared as a tincture, extract, or dried flower, which are then used in herbal medicine to support heart health.