Foxglove (Ep. 5) - Botany with Brit
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- Опубліковано 22 чер 2020
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Not only is foxglove pretty, but it's also highly poisonous. Foxglove contains cardiac glycosides, a compound which increases the intensity of heart muscle contractions but diminishes the rate - and can diminish it to the point of death. Did you hear that? It stops your heart. Don't go munching on it, for heavens sake. This toxic compound is isolated by pharmaceutical producers and used to create modern heart medications like Lanoxin, used to treat congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
The plant was first brought to the attention of allopathic medicine by a Scottish doctor named Dr. William Withering. In 1785 he published a paper named Account of the Foxglove and Some of its Medicinal Uses. Ten years before, he had been unsuccessfully treating a patient with dropsy, an old-fashioned word for edema due to heart failure. After his treatments failed to produce any improvement in the patient, the family decided to try a remedy from a local woman with a knowledge of herbs, and the patient began to recover after a concoction containing foxglove was administered. Dr. Withering was excited about the turn of events and spent several years studying and experimenting with the plant. He found that the therapeutic dose was very close to the toxic dose, and he documented which methods of preparation were most effective (I haven't found out if all of his patients survived or not). Obviously the knowledge of this plant's usefulness existed long before Withering came along, but the person who writes the paper often gets the credit.
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I love foxglove. Makes me think of fairies!
Keep an eye out for them! :-)
Uncle Jim here. Very well done. I am reminded of my plant taxonomy course in college. I was a biology major and I think my only "A" in my major was this class.
Thanks Uncle Jim! It must run in the family :)
wow, sooooo much pharmaceutical knowledge Brit! I'm so impressed, I wasn't expecting all this to be mentioned! :) we still use digitalis in heart failure patients, because some types of heart failure benefit from a slower and more forceful beat, so that was right on. and you are also totally correct to mention that the therapeutic dose is close to the toxic dose... we measure blood levels in our patients when we use this drug for that very reason... and it's also why we have an antidote in case things go wrong lol!
Hi Larry! Glad I got it right!
Very informative! Thank you! Best vid of foxes gleu on the internet.
haha! Thanks so much! :)
Beautiful
Very informative and entertaining... TY young lady
Glad you enjoyed it!
A delightful interlude, and with music by Aaron.
Thanks John! And yes, love Aaron's music :-)
Can the honey made by bees that take their nectar be toxic too, and what is the part of plant with the greatest concentration of the toxin?
with bees the good news is that they usually visit a variety of plants so it's highly unlikely they would be able to build up a high enough concentration to give you any trouble. In terms of what parts of the plant is toxic - flowers, leaves, stems, and seeds. So pretty much everything!
Loved this video Brit
Thank you!
I love this flower, seen many gorgeous drawings and illustrations in fairytale books when I was a kid :)
It is so pretty! Thanks for watching!
Great video thanks, so easy to understand 😀
Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it!
thank you. That was interesting.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video! I'm going to subscribe! We just planted foxgloves so can't wait to see the show! Our sunlight isn't the best as lots of big trees. Do they need direct sun?
Thanks for subscribing!They will be beautiful - and yes, direct sunlight would be ideal
I now know how those pesky foxes got my chickens. Foxglove ninja boots! Great video!
thanks so much!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Brit thank you for the history of this beauty
Hi Breanna - Sorry for the late reply on this. I missed this note somehow. They have a two year life cycle, so if you did deadhead them they wouldn't end up producing seed. Hopefully this helps.
I grew these from seed this year! They're in the "rosette" stage. Animals are eating all my other flowers, but they NEVER eat these!
Those animals are smart! haha!
From Europe…. Spreads profusely…. That’s sounds invasive to moi…
Me learning info for my next novel I'm writing.
oooh I can only imagine what this novel will be! I'd love to know when it is done!
When having pets , how far should you keep them aways ? I just got like 10 foxgloves and want to plant them , my dogs are well behaved and don’t eat pants but just want some advice
Hi there! I don't know if I can give you a concrete answer on this. I've never heard of an animal going and eating it, but I would understand if you don't want to take you chances. Sorry for the ambiguous response!
My friends pet name for them is dead mens bells. I spread the seeds years ago and now I cant get rid of them. A woman I work for keeps planting them but cant get them to live. Humming birds like them. Damn fairies, I cant get rid of them either. I planted too many flowerz. Thanks for the show!
😂 they can be quite prolific!
This is on the noxious weed list in MN MUST DESTROY
I can imagine. They are very prolific.
but no known case of death, right?
@@jesuschristislordoflordsan427 Hello - here is a case: www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15563650.2017.1317350
is the smell or scent of Foxgloves beneficial to health too?
I honestly don't know the answer to that!
Do I have to replant next year if it isn’t in bloom this year?
Hi! Foxglove is a biennial plant so it won't bloom the first year, but the second year you should get beautiful blossoms!
Just wanted to comment on your statement about the flowers bloom on one side. I have had a very different situation with mine as they grow all the way around stalk. Just wondering if it has to do with the variety?
HI Debra - that's really interesting! It must be a variety thing - I wonder if there are ornamental varieties that are bred to bloom on all sides. Any other viewers out there have this experience?
@@BotanywithBrit I see that with Laura on Garden Answer, it appears that all of hers do also. Now I am really intrigued. I am learning so very much from all of you. ❤️😀
How do I know when it has finished blooming. It's my first time having one. Do they re-bloom once the petals fall off ?
I didn't see mine re-bloom this year. 1st time foxglove grower here. I was however able to harvest some seeds, so I'm going to try and sow them for more.
Some species are biennial (they have a two year life cycle) and some are perennial (they'll come back year after year). If you happen to have a perennial it will bloom again next year!
Hey Brit,
Are they poisonous to touch the plant? I read everything on the plant is poisonous but I noticed you touched part of the plant so wanted to confirm.
Thanks!
Hi Adam! Thanks for reaching out! I've never gotten contact dermatitis from touching it.. BUT yes they are apparently poisonous to the touch and even if you don't get a reaction (like myself) you probably want to wash your hands afterwards so you don't get toxins in your eyes or mouth.
Its a beautiful flower,except it is very dangerous
How do you collect the seeds, thank you
Hi Cassandra! In the fall the stalks with the seedpods will dry up and become brittle. At this stage you can put a bag over the stalk and give it a good shake. Hundreds of tiny seeds will fall out into your bag!
Is it safe to grow in my room?
I wouldn't do it if you have pets!
What is more toxic please tell. Monkshood or Foxglove leafes?
oooh good question. Both have their respective poisonous qualities, but I'm going to vote for Monkshood due to all parts of the plants being poisonous and it acts on both the heart and nerves.
Is it safe to plant at garden, smell or touch but not eat? Please be more specific?
Yes it is safe to plant, smell, and touch - just don't eat it!
@@BotanywithBrit oh my God, all these years Ive not sure now i can hug and kiss this flower due i love it so beautiful and wonderful. Thank.
I read that you should not touch foxgloves without wearing gloves. How are these poisonous flowers allowed to be sold to people as cut flowers? What if you handle food after touching the flowers or children touch them and put their fingers in their mouths. Gorgeous plants though.
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Thank you!
Toxic Plant : Just order the seeds online after watching your video. Hopefully, the plant would save my garden from careless livestock & owners, goodbye to cattles, goats, dogs, chickens, etc.
Poisonous? I have Afib and I eat foxgloves in salad every day. It controls my heart rate!
a weed people kill .