Squill
Botanical Name: Urginea indica, Drimia maritima
Pharmacognosy & Source
Plant Part Used
Dried sliced bulbs
Geographical Source
India, Mediterranean region
Macroscopic Features
Curved, yellowish-white slices, mucilaginous and intensely bitter taste.
Constituents & Pharmacology
Active Constituents
Cardiac glycosides (Scillaren A, Proscillaridin A)
Pharmacological Actions
Cardiotonic, powerful expectorant, emetic
Traditional Uses
Heart tonic, chronic bronchitis, rodenticide (Red Squill)
Safety & Warnings
Contraindications
Digitalis toxicity, hypercalcemia