8853. Strophanthus

Description and references

Dried ripe seeds of Strophanthus kombé Oliv., or of S. hispidus DC., Apocynaceae, deprived of the awns. Habit. East and Central Africa. Constit. 2-5% Strophanthin, kombic acid, choline, trigonelline, ≈30% oil. Poisonous!

Use

As arrow poison by African natives.

Therapeutic Category

Cardiotonic.

Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)

Has been used as a cardiotonic.