Other Names : Strophanthus D4, Estrofanto, Graines de Strophantus, Kombe, Kombe-Strophanthus Seeds, Roupellia grata, Strophanthi Grati Semen, Strophanthus caudatus, Strophanthus divaricatus, Strophanthus gratus, Strophanthi Kombe Semen, Strophanthus kombe, Strophanthus sarmentosus, Strophanthus Seeds, Strophanthus wallichii, Strophantus, Yang Guo Nau.<br> Strophanthus is an ornamental, evergreen, climbing shrub, native of Tropical Africa and Asia. It is used as an arrow-poison by natives of Africa.
==Special Precautions of Strophanthus Hispidus==
* Only Homeopathic use !
* Avoid using during pregnancy, it may cause miscarriage
* It may cause arrhythmia
==Strophantus Actions==
homeopathic preparation useful as supportive therapy for edema and weak hearts.
* inotropic effect (increasing contractility)
* bradycardiac effect (slowing of the heart rate).
==Health Benefits and uses of Strophanthus Hispidus are==
*pneumonia
*exhaustion as a result of postoperative bleeding
*hives
*anemia with palpitations
*breathlessness
*pain in the temples with diplopia (double vision)
*weak eyesight
*senile vertigo
*nausea in the stomach region
*difficulty breathing (especially when climbing stairs)
*congestion of the lungs
*pulmonary edema
*bronchial and cardiac asthma
== References ==
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[[Category:Homeopathy]]