The common names of Strophanthus are Kombe Seeds and
Strophanthi Somenco. This plant is found in tropical East Africa,
Senegambia and Guinea. The mother tincture is prepared from the ripe
seeds and dilution from it.
This remedy is indicated for weak heart, heart enlargement
and mitral regurgitation. This is a very good diuretic and even well safe
for the aged. It also restore tone to the brittle tissue especially of the
heart muscles and valves. It is also useful in the palpitation and
breathlessness of the anaemic patients. It should also be remembered in
exopthalmic goiter. It is also employed in alcoholism.
