Digitalis

Now, according to some, the fetus is injected with a drug to cause fetal demise: sometimes digoxin known as Digitalis or under other names or potassium chloride.

A description of D and E late-term abortions Suzanne 2006

The goddess was very wroth, and in order to pacify her Jupiter turned the thimble into a flower, which now is known as Digitalis, or finger-stole.

Chats on Old Lace and Needlework Emily Leigh Lowes

The Digitalis is a very valuable acquisition to medicine; and, I trust, it will cease to be dreaded when it is well understood.

An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses With Practical Remarks on Dropsy and Other Diseases William Withering 1770

And if so, is it not probable that the Digitalis, which is so effectual in removing dropsy, may also be used advantageously in some kinds of palsy?

An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses With Practical Remarks on Dropsy and Other Diseases William Withering 1770

A large corpulent man, and a hard drinker: he had repeatedly suffered under complaints of this kind, but had been always relieved by the judicious assistance of Dr.Ash. In the present instance, however, not finding relief as usual from the prescriptions of my worthy friend, he sent for me; after examining into his situation, and informing myself what had been done to relieve him, I was satisfied that the Digitalis was the only medicine from which I had any thing to hope.

An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses With Practical Remarks on Dropsy and Other Diseases William Withering 1770

Gabriele - its Latin name is 'Digitalis' = finger-like, so very closely related to the German name.

Foxgloves Carla 2008

Some favorites are Nigella arvensis, Cleome hassleriana, Peucedanum verticillare and Digitalis parviflora.

Garden Guru Piet Oudolf 2011

Misty knew the line by heart:   “Digitalis poisoning simulates all the symptoms of a heart attack and unless a coroner is specifically looking for it, digitalis is nearly untraceable.”

Something Wicked 2010

Young cosmic gardeners won't be disappointed by hollyhocks (Alcea), forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica), foxgloves (Digitalis), sweet williams (Dianthus barbatus) and pansies.

Green Scene: Gardening is a natural attraction for children 2010

 Helen knew the key line by heart: “Digitalis poisoning simulates all the symptoms of a heart attack and unless a coroner is specifically looking for it, digitalis is nearly untraceable.”

Anniversary Cruise 2010