Tag: Lily of the valley

In 2022, U.S. Poison Control Centers reported 2,007 exposures to plants containing cardiac glycosides [1.7.3]. This guide answers the critical question: What plants cause digoxin toxicity and how can you identify them?

Despite its delicate appearance, every part of the lily-of-the-valley plant contains potent cardiac glycosides and is highly poisonous. This raises a critical question: **What does lily-of-the-valley do to your body?** The answer lies in its effect on the heart, but its toxins can cause severe, multi-system damage if ingested.