In ancient folk pharmacopoeias, the dried plant was macerated in alcohol to obtain a tincture highly concentrated in cardiotonic active compounds. Such a preparation should only be considered after consultation and under the supervision of a healthcare professional trained in the use of cardiotonic plants. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The dried plant reduced to fine powder was once part of strictly dosed galenic preparations by practitioners of the time. No domestic dosage can be recommended; only a qualified professional should determine its relevance and quantity. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Adonis annua can still be found in the wild in certain wastelands and cereal fields of southern and eastern Europe, although its presence has become rarer. It is not intended for domestic cultivation for internal use, due to its toxicity.
Traditional harvesting of the flowering aerial parts took place in summer, at full bloom, but it now requires identification and handling skills reserved for specialists.