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Umbel milk star

The umbel milk star, also known as the umbel milk star and star of Bethlehem, is a plant whose bulb contains chemicals that are used as medicine. Despite serious safety concerns, cone milk star products are used for heart failure.

How effective are umbel milk star products?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of umbel milk star products for heart failure. Users report that taking umbel milk star can improve heart function and reduce water retention in the legs. However, a formal scientific study is needed to determine if these benefits are real.

Safety and side effects

The use of cone milk star as a medicine is not safe and harmless. It contains chemicals called cardiac glycosides. This product should not be used without careful medical supervision due to potentially life-threatening side effects such as irregular heartbeat.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: The use of cone milk star products is not safe and harmless regardless of whether you are pregnant or not. The cardiac glycosides they contain can cause damage and even death.

Interactions

Care should be taken when combining umbel milk star products with the following medications:

Antibiotics (macrolide antibiotics, tetracyline antibiotics).

The umbel milk star can affect the heart. Some antibiotics may increase the amount of lily of the valley absorbed by the body. Taking coneflower milk star products with certain antibiotics may increase the effects and side effects of coneflower milk star products.

Stimulating laxatives

Dolden-MilkStar products can affect the heart. Laxatives, known as stimulant laxatives, can lower potassium levels in the body. Low potassium levels can increase the risk of side effects from umbel milk star products.

Diuretics

Dolden-Milchstern products can affect the heart. Diuretics can lower potassium levels in the body. Low potassium levels can increase the risk of side effects from Dolden-Milchstern products.

Quinine

Dolden-Milchstern products can affect the heart. Quinine can also affect the heart. Taking quinine in conjunction with umbel milk star products could cause serious heart problems.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage for Dolden-Milchstern products depends on various factors such as age, health status and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to determine appropriate dosage ranges for Dolden-Milchstern products. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

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