Title

Foxglove

Caption

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 century lithograph

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07103_460000312

License type

Rights managed

Available size

22,5Mb (1,4Mb) / 7,4in x 11,8in / 2224 x 3543 (300dpi)