Lily of the Valley

USAGE

Dosage:
1 teaspoon to each cup water gently simmered for 10 minutes. One-third of a cup.

Circulatory System
Has a profound effect on heart failure, whether due in the long term to a cardio-vascular problem or to a chronic lung problem as emphysema. Encourages the heart to beat more slowly, regularly, and efficiently, while its strong diuretic properties reduce blood volume and lower blood pressure. Relatively low doses are used to support heart rate and rhythm.

Integumentary & Exocrine System
Used for dropsy (edema), leprosy.

Brain & Nervous System
Used for epilepsy, strokes, ensuing paralysis, conjunctivitis.

Renal & Urinary System
Relatively low doses are used to increase urine production.

Reproductive Systems
Used for weak contractions during labor.

Warning: Not for use except under the supervision of an expert qualified in the appropriate use of this substance.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

BENEFITS

CAUTIONS:

If used simulaneously with quinidine, digoxin, calcium salts, saluretics, laxatives, and glucocorticoids, the effects and side effects are enhanced.
Since it can affect the heart and other systems, the dose must be carefully chosen and side effects checked by a healthcare professional. If you swallow accidentally, get medical treatment right away. It can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abnormal heart rhythm, headache, decreased consciousness and responsiveness, and visual color disturbances.
Don’t use if you are potassium deficient. Cardiac glycosides that can cause the body to lose potassium. This could make potassium deficiency worse. If your potassium level gets low enough, it can harm the heart.

INTERACTIONS:

Taking along with calcium might cause the heart to be too stimulated. Do not take along with calcium supplements.
Digoxin (Lanoxin) helps the heart beat more strongly. Taking along with digoxin can increase the effects of digoxin and increase the risk of side effects. Do not take if you are taking digoxin (Lanoxin) without talking to your healthcare professional.
Some medications for inflammation (Corticosteroids) can decrease potassium in the body. Low potassium levels can also affect the heart and increase the risk of side effects. Some medications for inflammation include dexamethasone (Decadron), hydrocortisone (Cortef), methylprednisolone (Medrol), prednisone (Deltasone), and others.
Taking along with Quinine might cause serious heart problems.
Some antibiotics (Macrolide antibiotics) might increase how much the body absorbs. Taking along with some antibiotics might increase the effects and side effects. Some antibiotics called macrolide antibiotics include erythromycin, azithromycin, and clarithromycin.
Taking along with some antibiotics called tetracycline antibiotics might increase the chance of side effects. Some tetracycline antibiotics include demeclocycline (Declomycin), minocycline (Minocin), and tetracycline (Achromycin).
Taking might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium. This could increase how much lithium is in the body and result in serious side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider before using this product if you are taking lithium. Your lithium dose might need to be changed.
Laxatives called stimulant laxatives can decrease potassium levels in the body. Low potassium levels can increase the chance of side effects. Some stimulant laxatives include bisacodyl (Correctol, Dulcolax), cascara, castor oil (Purge), senna (Senokot), and others.
"Water pills" can decrease potassium in the body. Low potassium levels can also affect the heart and increase the risk of side effects. Some "water pills" that can deplete potassium include chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Microzide), and others.