Strophanthinum – g-Strophantin/Ouabainum

The attenuations are prepared from g-Strophanthin · 8H₂O, C₂₉H₄₄O₁₂ · 8H₂O, MW: 729.

Strophanthinum improves the conditions of circulation in hyperacidified regions of the myocardium, as was proved (Kern) by measurements taken with the aid of special electrodes which were implanted in the living myocardium of an experimen- tal animal.

Strophanthinum can also produce beneficial effects through oral dosage, if the preparation (usually in combination-remedies) is not swallowed straight away but retained in the mouth for some length of time (perlingual resorption).

Obviously Strophanthinum has a prophylactic action against myocardial infarc- tion, massive doses not being at all necessary; on the contrary, potencies such as, e.g. 8X, 10X, or 12X seem to work more favourably, but require use for longer periods of time.