Herbs and plantsSpring pheasant’s eye — the golden flower that strengthens a weak heart?
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Spring pheasant’s eye strengthens heart contractions and acts on the heart in a way similar to foxglove, but more gently.
- Its contraction-strengthening effect outweighs its inhibition of impulse conduction, and the plant stimulates the vagus nerve and dilates the coronary arteries more strongly than foxglove.
- It was believed that spring pheasant’s eye does not accumulate in the body like foxglove.
What the authors write
Henryk Różański
Spring pheasant’s eye contains cardiac glycosides and acts on the heart in a way similar to foxglove, but more gently.
„The plant contains cardiac glycosides (English sources report about 30 cardenolides; Swiss studies report 25, mainly cymarin) and affects the heart in a way similar to foxglove, but more gently. Spring pheasant’s eye is safer to use than foxglove, which is especially important in herbal medicine.”Roślina zawiera glikozydy nasercowe (angielskie źródła podają ok. 30 kardenolidów; szwajcarskie prace podają 25; głównie cymaryna) i wywiera wpływ na serce, podobnie jak naparstnica, lecz łagodniej. Miłek jest bezpieczniejszy w stosowaniu niż naparstnica, co jest szczególnie ważne w fitoterapii.
Henryk Różański
The contraction-strengthening effect of spring pheasant’s eye outweighs its inhibition of impulse conduction, and the plant stimulates the vagus nerve and dilates the coronary arteries more strongly than foxglove.
„The effect of spring pheasant’s eye on the heart is similar to that of foxglove and lily of the valley, but its effect in strengthening contractions of the heart muscle outweighs its effect in inhibiting impulse conduction. Spring pheasant’s eye stimulates the vagus nerve more strongly than foxglove. It dilates the coronary arteries more strongly than foxglove.”Wpływ miłka na serce jest podobny jak naparstnicy i konwalii, jednakże działanie skurczowe na mięsień serca przeważa nad działaniem hamującym przewodzenie bodźców. Miłek silniej pobudza nerw błędny niż naparstnica. Silniej niż naparstnica rozszerza naczynia wieńcowe.
Henryk Różański
Spring pheasant’s eye was used for mild circulatory insufficiency, particularly right-sided insufficiency, and for angina.
„It is recommended for mild circulatory insufficiency, mainly on the right side, including, for example, cases involving pulmonary emphysema, bronchitis, or obesity. It was found effective for angina. Spring pheasant’s eye was given to tone the heart before surgery and childbirth.”Polecany jest przy lekkiej niewydolności krążeniowej, głównie prawokomorowej, w tym również, np. przy rozedmie płuc, zapaleniu oskrzeli, przy otyłości. Sprawdzał się przy dusznicy bolesnej. Miłek podawano dla stonizowania serca przed operacją i przed porodem.
Henryk Różański
Spring pheasant’s eye was used to treat mild forms of heart failure.
„In both historical and modern conventional medicine, spring pheasant’s eye has been used to treat mild forms of heart failure.
Adonidis vernalis Herba is included in the 2002 sixth edition of the Polish Pharmacopoeia. The medicinal material is the flowering herb, dried in a shady, well-ventilated place.”W medycynie oficjalnej dawnej i współczesnej miłek znalazł zastosowanie w leczeniu lekkich postaci niewydolności serca.
Adonidis vernalis Herba jest w Farmakopei Polskiej VI z 2002 r. Surowcem jest kwitnące ziele, wysuszone w cieniu i przewiewnym miejscu.
Henryk Różański
Tincture, liquid extract, and infusion of spring pheasant’s eye were recommended for heart problems related to neurosis and for edema of cardiac origin.
„Tincture, liquid extract, and infusion of spring pheasant’s eye were recommended for heart problems related to neurosis and for edema of cardiac origin.
In 1939, Dr. R. Franck recommended 4–6 g of the herbal material per 180 ml of water. Add 20 g of sugar syrup to the infusion. Take 1 tablespoon every 2 hours.
Dr. M.”Nalewkę, intrakt i napar z miłka zalecano przy zaburzeniach sercowych na tle nerwicowym, przy obrzękach pochodzenia sercowego.
Dr R. Franck (1939 r.) zalecał 4-6 g surowca na 180 ml wody. Do naparu dodać 20 g syropu z cukru. Co 2 godziny 1 łyżka.
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Henryk Różański
Spring pheasant’s eye was credited with improving blood pressure and circulation and reducing edema.
„It was used to improve blood pressure (circulation) and relieve dropsy. In the mid-19th century, it was observed to act in a way similar to foxglove. Spring pheasant’s eye was also credited with antiepileptic properties.
In 1890, Dr. Fr. Penzoldt gave therapeutic doses for a related species, summer pheasant’s eye — Adonis aestivialis L.”Był w użyciu jako środek poprawiający ciśnienie krwi (krążenie) i usuwający puchlinę wodną. W połowie XIX wieku zauważono, że działa podobnie jak naparstnica. Miłkowi przypisywano właściwości przeciwpadaczkowe.
Dr Fr. Penzoldt w 1890 r. podał dawki lecznicze pokrewnego gatunku – miłka letniego – Adonis aestivialis L.
Henryk Różański
It was believed that spring pheasant’s eye does not accumulate in the body like foxglove.
„In general, it was believed not to accumulate in the body like foxglove.
In the 20th century, spring pheasant’s eye was dosed somewhat differently than in the 19th century: 6–8 g per 200 ml of boiling water, taken four times a day, 1 tablespoon of the infusion each time. If diarrhea or vomiting occurred, low-dose opium preparations were also given; these relieved unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms.”Generalnie uważano, że nie ulega kumulacji, tak jak naparstnica.
W XX wieku miłek wiosenny dawkowano nieco inaczej niż w XIX wieku: 6-8 g/200 ml wrzącej wody – 4 razy dziennie po 1 łyżce naparu. Gdy występowała biegunka lub wymioty podawano dodatkowo preparaty z opium w niskich dawkach; usuwały przykre objawy ze strony przewodu pokarmowego.
Research from PubMed · Europe PMC
We selected 2 studies with the best, positive results. This is a selection, not a full review of all research.
Total number of studies on this topic in PubMed: 42.
The review describes spring pheasant’s eye as a plant with effects on the cardiovascular system, but notes that further clinical studies and safety assessments are needed.
Aim of the study: The genus Adonis L. (Ranunculaceae), native to Europe and Asia, comprises 32 annual or perennial herbaceous species.
Results: and A. amurensis Regel & Radde, their extracts and their active constituents possess broad pharmacological properties, including cardiovascular, antiangiogenic, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and acaricidal activities, and exhibit both diuretic effects and effects on the central nervous system. However, most plants within the 32 species have not been comprehensively studied, and further clinical evaluation of their cardiovascular activity and toxicity should be conducted after addressing the problem of the rapidly decreasing resources. This review provides new insight into the genus and lays a solid foundation for further development of Adonis.
Money for the studygovernment, public institutions · National Natural Science Foundation of China, Key Technology R&D Program of Gansu Province
Do the authors have ties to companies?no — the authors say so
Did a manufacturer help with the study?NO
Type of studydiscussion of other studies
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
Animal studies indicate that Siberian pheasant’s eye, whose glycoside composition is similar to that of spring pheasant’s eye, has a cardiotonic effect and slows the heart rate.
Aim of the study: Animal tests have evidenced that Adonis sibir, whose glucoside composition is close to that of Adonis vernalis, exerts cardiotonic, diuretic and sedative action. The activity of Adonis sibir, growing in Bashkiria, meets requirements of the State Pharmacopea X for Adonis vernalis.
Results: Animal tests have evidenced that Adonis sibir, whose glucoside composition is close to that of Adonis vernalis, exerts cardiotonic, diuretic and sedative action. The activity of Adonis sibir, growing in Bashkiria, meets requirements of the State Pharmacopea X for Adonis vernalis. By comparison with the latter Adonis Sibir. displays more pronounced sedative properties, is less cumulative, is absorbed at a slower rate on its enteral introduction and produces a greater slowing down of the cardiac rhythm.
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studyanimal study
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
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