Symptoma

Galanthus

Snowdrop

Utech Herbs, perennial, scapose, from brown, tunicate, ovoid to globose bulbs; offset bulbs often present. [efloras.org]

Are present also some proteins with important chemical activities, that is some lectins (GNA; Galanthus nivalis agglutinin). [monaconatureencyclopedia.com]

Louis area, often poking its head up through snow cover if present. The common name refers to the supposed resemblance of the flowers to drops of snow. Each flower has six tepals (three spreading outer tepals and three shorter inner tepals). [missouribotanicalgarden.org]

31 March 2017 Verified Purchase I ordered the bulbs as a present... and I was really surprised (almost shocked) that the bulbs came with the green parts... I mean I got the whole plants. [amazon.co.uk]

Bastida who presented valuable data for this study. Also, we extend sincere thanks to Mr. M. Badrkhani and Mr. A. Salimi for their cooperation in collection of the plant samples. REFERENCES 1. Plaitakis A, Duvoisin RC. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  • Fishing

    ‘Fly Fishing’. Most snowdrops have an indefinable elegance, which is in part why they are so widely loved. [theguardian.com]

    ’ November 18, 2017 “New Snowdrops for 2018” profiles of ‘Ailwyn’, ‘Angelique’, ‘Bertram Anderson’, ‘Greenish’, ‘Fly Fishing’, and ‘Colossus’ click here to read ‘South Hayes’ November 28, 2017 “New Snowdrops for 2018 Part Two” profiles of ‘Jonathan’, [carolynsshadegardens.com]

  • Nausea

    Initial symptoms are dizziness, stomach ache, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Most people recover but a fatal dose is said to result in trembling and convulsions prior to death. [thepoisongarden.co.uk]

    Hazards Snowdrops and their bulbs are poisonous to humans and can cause nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting if eaten in large quantities. [powo.science.kew.org]

  • Memory Impairment

    One of these is galantamine which was first used, in eastern Europe in the 1950s, to deal with memory impairment. NICE said that recent research had shown a cost effective benefit from the drugs. [thepoisongarden.co.uk]

Snowdrops are a source of Galantamine which is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. [ashridgetrees.co.uk]

The drug came into use in Russia as antidote of neuromuscular blocks and in the treatment of various neurological diseases, such as the myasthenia gravis. [monaconatureencyclopedia.com]

Galanthamine is also used in the treatment of traumatic injuries to the nervous system. Galanthus nivalis is also an emmenagogue, and as such it stimulates or increases menstrual flow and so can induce an abortion in the early stages of pregnancy. [powo.science.kew.org]

Active substances [ edit ] Snowdrops contain an active substance called galantamine (or galanthamine) which can be helpful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, though it is not a cure. [en.wikipedia.org]

Plant the bulbs as soon as possible after delivery to prevent the bulbs drying out. Garden care: Plant bulbs as soon as possible to prevent them drying out, in naturalistic drifts 10cm (4in) deep in September or October. [rhsplants.co.uk]

Artificial heat is not needed and can prevent germination so be very patient as many species will only germinate in the spring after chilling or freezing in the moist seed tray in the winter. [amazon.de]

American Horticultural Society Pests & Diseases: The Complete Guide to Preventing, Identifying, and Treating Plant Problems (First Edition ed.). Dorling Kindersley (DK) Publishing, inc.. pp. 200. "VisitScotland.com: Snowdrop Festival". . [en.wikibooks.org]

Under this convention, export quotas are set to limit the numbers of plants and bulbs leaving a country and help prevent over-harvesting. [powo.science.kew.org]

Its antiviral action in particular, that acts preventing the penetration of the viruses in our cells, has suggested a possible use against the HIV virus. [monaconatureencyclopedia.com]