Quabain

: Experimental work has looked at ouabain's potential to "switch off" pain signals in peripheral neurons.

(pronounced WAH-bane ), also known as g-strophanthin , is a potent cardiac glycoside and steroid hormone naturally found in both African plants and mammals. Historically used by African hunters as an arrow poison due to its rapid effect on the heart, it is now primarily used as a research tool for studying cell signaling and, in some countries, as a medication for heart conditions. How it Works: The Na+/K+-ATPase Pump QUABAIN

: It binds to and stops the pump, causing sodium to build up inside the cell. : Experimental work has looked at ouabain's potential