Foxglove Blossom Medicinal, Poisonous

Description: Foxglove Blossom is a tall, flowering plant with bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. It grows in sunny clearings and along the edges of the forest.

Uses: Foxglove is both medicinal and poisonous. In small, carefully measured doses, it can be used to treat heart conditions, as its compounds help regulate the heartbeat. However, an overdose can be deadly, causing nausea, dizziness, and even heart failure.

Collection: Skilled herbalists gather Foxglove with caution, clipping only the petals and leaving the stem intact. The petals must be dried and ground finely before use, and the preparation requires precise measurements to avoid poisoning.