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Euonymus atropurpureus
A North American tree used by Native Americans and Eclectic physicians as a liver and gallbladder herb; euonymin stimulates bile flow and acts as a mild cardiac tonic.
Euonymus atropurpureus (Wahoo bark) is a North American tree traditionally used by Native Americans and Eclectic physicians as a hepatic and lymphatic remedy. Its primary active compound, euonymin, is a cardenolide that stimulates bile flow and exerts mild cardiac tonic effects, while tannins and alkaloids contribute to its astringent and lymphagogue properties.
Euonymin and related cardenolides inhibit the Na+/K+-ATPase pump in cardiac myocytes, increasing intracellular calcium and enhancing contractility, similar to digitalis. In the liver, these compounds stimulate bile secretion via cholinergic pathways and direct hepatocyte action, while tannins provide astringent effects on gastrointestinal mucosa. Alkaloids may modulate lymphatic flow through mild smooth muscle stimulation.
A North American tree used by Native Americans and Eclectic physicians as a liver and gallbladder herb; euonymin stimulates bile flow and acts as a mild cardiac tonic.
Euonymus atropurpureus (Wahoo bark) is a North American tree traditionally used by Native Americans and Eclectic physicians as a hepatic and lymphatic remedy. Its primary active compound, euonymin, is a cardenolide that stimulates bile flow and exerts mild cardiac tonic effects, while tannins and alkaloids contribute to its astringent and lymphagogue properties.
Euonymin and related cardenolides inhibit the Na+/K+-ATPase pump in cardiac myocytes, increasing intracellular calcium and enhancing contractility, similar to digitalis. In the liver, these compounds stimulate bile secretion via cholinergic pathways and direct hepatocyte action, while tannins provide astringent effects on gastrointestinal mucosa. Alkaloids may modulate lymphatic flow through mild smooth muscle stimulation.