Broom Herb vs Coronilla varia

European shrub used cautiously in traditional medicine for heart arrhythmias, low blood pressure, and diuresis. Contains sparteine, a cardiac alkaloid. Very toxic in overdose.

European legume used cautiously in folk medicine for cardiac conditions; toxic coronillin content.

sparteine, isosparteine, scoparin, luteolin

coronillin, flavonoids, saponins

Treat cardiac arrhythmias in folk medicine, Diuretic use, Low blood pressure treatment, Traditional Welsh and Scottish medicine

Cardiac conditions in European folk medicine, Diuretic use

Antiarrhythmic, Diuretic, Oxytocic

Cardiac glycoside research

Small doses only; 0.5-1ml tincture; medical supervision required

Very low doses only with medical supervision

Hypertension, Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, Pregnancy (oxytocic), Heart disease

Toxic plant, Pregnancy, Heart conditions without monitoring

Hypertension, Cardiac arrhythmia, Toxicity in overdose

Cardiac toxicity, GI upset