- Region
- Asia
- Origin
- Asia (South Asia), Africa
- Sanskrit
- Vana palandam
- Traditions
- Ayurveda, Unani medicine
Asia · Herb · № 566
Urginea indica
Herb · Asia
Indian squill
Urginea indica
Traditionally attributed effects: in small doses expectorant, stimulates the heart, diuretic, decongestant, promotes menstruation; in large doses emetic and laxative.
Safety notes
Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose. Toxic in large doses. Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them. Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Cautions by tradition (1)
- Ayurvedic materia medica: Toxic in large doses. Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose. Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.
Preparation
Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Vana palandam. The bulb (vana palandu) contains cardiac glycosides, comparable to the Mediterranean sea squill that the Greeks already used as a heart and cough remedy. It is poisonous and is used only after processing.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
In small doses expectorant, stimulates the heart, diuretic, decongestant, promotes menstruation; in large doses emetic and laxative; for acute and chronic bronchitis with tough mucus, croup, cardiac and renal oedema, ascites, asthma, rheumatism, stones, paralysis, leprosy, skin diseases.
Preparation and amount
Traditionally used forms: tincture, powder, syrup.
Caution: Toxic in large doses. Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose. Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- TinctureSyrup, honey and oxymelPowder and kitchen