Urginea maritima (L.) Baker |
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Botanical Name |
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Urginea maritima (L.) Baker |
English
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European squill, Red squill, Sea squill, Sea onion |
Synonym(s) |
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Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn, Scilla maritima L., Urginea scilla Steinh. |
Family |
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Hyacinthaceae |
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General Info
| Description |
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A perennial bulb which sends up large dull green leaves followed by inflorescences of small white flowers. The bulb can get quite large, reaching over five pounds in weight. |
| Herb Effects |
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Cardiotonic, strongly diuretic, emetic, when taken in large doses and expectorant, hypotensive (bulb) |
Pharmacology
| Medicinal Use |
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The bulb is used internally in the treatment of bronchitis, bronchitic asthma, whooping cough and edema, and is a potential substitute for foxglove in aiding a failing heart and cardiac insufficiency. Externally, the bulb has been used in the treatment of dandruff and seborrhoea. |
| Contraindication |
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Should only be used under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. |
| Reference |
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 James A Duke and Maryl Fulton. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs - 2nd Edition, P: 693, CRC Press July 2002.
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