Not medical advice. This site documents how plants have been
described and used historically. It is a botanical and folklore reference, not
guidance for treating illness, and it carries no dosing instructions. Talk to a
doctor or pharmacist before using any plant medicinally — herbs interact with
medication and some are toxic.
Foxglove is a purple-flowered herb that grows wild in wooded areas. The plant is highly toxic. It is the botanical source of digitalis, a compound utilized in pharmaceutical preparations for cardiac conditions. Due to its potent toxicity, improper handling or ingestion of the plant can be fatal.