Strophanthus Hispidus Homeopathic remedies are prescribed on the principal that 'like cures like', in a tiny dilution - so the indications below are what a healthy person would feel if taking Strophanthus Hispidus. If your symptoms fit within the symptoms below, then Strophanthus Hispidus would be a good bet. The following are the strongest indications of Strophanthus Hispidus for its use in homeopathy. Entries on a white backgorund are from Boericke's Materia Medica, other entries are from a reversed Kent's repertory. Homeopathic remedies are not the same as herbal remedies. Please remember though, this homeopathy materia medica is provided for information only, with no guarantee of accuracy; it is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, nor as a claim for the effectiveness of Strophanthus Hispidus in treating any of the symptoms below. If symptoms persist, seek professional medical advice - minor symptoms can often be a sign of a more serious underlying condition. Homeopathic remedies are very dilute, and while the homeopathic remedy may be beneficial, the raw product may be harmful. To purchase Strophanthus Hispidus and other homeopathic remedies online, please click the button above. Strophanthus is a muscle poison; it increases the contractile power of all striped muscles. Acts on the heart, Increasing the systole and diminishes the rapidity. May be used with advantage to tone the heart, and run off dropsical accumulations. In small doses for weak heart; it feels enlarged. In mitral regurgitation, where oedema and dropsy have supervened ( Digit.) Strophanthus occasions no gastric distress, has no cumulative effects, is a greater diuretic, and is safer for the aged, as it does not affect the vaso-motors. In pneumonia and in severe prostration from hemorrhage after operations and acute diseases. After the long use of stimulants; Irritable heart of tobacco-smokers. Arteriosclerosis; rigid arteries of aged. Restores tone to a BRITTLE tissue, especially of the heart muscle and valves. Especially useful in failing compensation dependent upon fatty heart. HIVES. Anaemia with palpitation and breathlessness. Exophthalmia goitre. Corpulent persons. Relationships Compare: Digit ( but is slower than Strophanthus Hispidus. in its action); Phos-ac ( weak heart, irregular pulse, fluttering sensation in cardiac region, palpitation during sleep, fainting). Temporal pains with double vision, impaired sight; brilliant eyes, flushed face Senile vertigo. Stomach; Nausea with special disgust for Alcohol and so aids in treatment of dipsomania Seven drops of tincture. Urinary Organs. Increased secretion; scanty and albuminous. Bronchial and cardiac asthma. Oedema of lungs Female; Menorrhagia; uterine hemorrhage; uterus heavily congested Heart; Pulse quickened Heart’s action weak, rapid, irregular, due to muscular Debility; and Insufficiency Cardiac pain. Swollen, dropsical Anasarca. Urticaria, especially more chronic forms. Strophanthus Hispidus is available to buy through our online shop from WHP in USA, Boiron in USA, Boiron in Canada, Hylands in USA, Weleda in UK (not for export), by clicking the red 'View Purchase Options' button. Alternative names, keywords, and common mis-spellings Kombe-seed, Strophant