euonymus
euonymus
Used Part.
The fruits and seeds.
Active Principles.
Heterósidos
cardiac
type cardenólido: evonósido (Ramnäs of digitogenina) In the leaves
has
been isolated theophylline and caffeine. In fruits, theobromine.
In the seeds are 25 - 30% of oil, comprising the glycerides of oleic acid, linoleic, palmitic and stearic.
Drug Action.
Drastic
purgative
, emetic, colagogo, cardiotonic.
Indications.
For its potential toxicity, its use is not recommended.
Contraindications.
Cardiac
treatment.
Caution / Poisoning.
At doses greater than 100 - 250 mg, the evonina produce
gastrointestinal
cramping, for his powerful
purgative
action, bloody
diarrhea
, general weakness, hallucinations, convulsions, loss of consciousness and syncope, which may cause death.
It is particularly frequent accidental intake of fruits by
children
(
a
couple of them cause toxic symptoms)
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