Pheasant's Eye
Botanical Description / Habitat
Adonis vernalis
Family
Ranunculaceae
Common Names
Adonis
False Hellebore
Pheasant's Eye
Red Morocco
Rose-a-Rubie
Yellow Pheasant's Eye
Habitat
European forests to Siberia.
Description
This poisonous plant has lemon-yellow petals and small fruit.
Medicinal Parts
Dried above ground parts gathered during the flowering season.
Historical Properties & Uses
In Russian folk medicine this plant is used for cramps, dehydration, fever and menstrual disorders.
This herb has approval status by the German Commission E for mild heart impairment accompanied by nervous symptoms.
References:
Blumenthal, M (Ed.): The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council. Austin, TX. 1998.
Method of Action
Pheasant's Eye contains cardioactive glycosides and flavonoids.
Drug Interactions & Precautions
Potentiate the effectiveness (and side effects) of quinidine, calcium, saluretics, laxatives and extended therapy with glucocorticoids.
These drugs also increase the action of Pheasant's Eye (Adonis).
Safety Factors & Toxicity
Its use is contraindicated with digitalis glycosides or in the presence of potassium deficiency.
There are no known side effects.
The maximum daily dosage is 3 g.
Preparation & Administration
This herb has approval status by the German Commission E.
Recommended daily dosages in Germany are as follows:
0.6 g powder.
The maximum daily dosage is 3 g.
References:
Blumenthal, M (Ed.): The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council. Austin, TX. 1998.
Note: This Herbal Preparation information is a summary of data from books and articles by various authors. It is not intended to replace the advice or attention of health care professionals.
References
References:
Blumenthal, M (Ed.): The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council. Austin, TX. 1998.
Gruenwald, J, Brendler, T & Jaenicke, C (Eds.): PDR for Herbal Medicines. Medical Economics, NJ. 1998.
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