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Scilla indica Baker.

Scilla indica Baker.

Scilla indica Baker. belongs to Liliaceae family.

The English name for this herb is Indian squill.

The Urdu names for this herb are Bhuikanda, Jangli piyaaz.

Warning: The herb can be toxic if amount of dose is higher than the given dose.

Description

Scilla indica Baker.'s Bulb. Bulbs are ovoid, with scaly leaves of dull white or pale colouration. Lower leaves are flat, narrow and pointed.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Scilla indica Baker.'s Bulb are Anthelmintic, Cardiac Stimulant, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant.

The pharmacological action of Scilla indica Baker. is Anti-oxidant .

Indications

The indications of Scilla indica Baker.'s Bulb are Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma, Paralytic attacks, Ailments of heart, Calculous affections, Rheumatismand skin.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

None recorded.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Bulb25.000 – 0.000 mg/kgN/A

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Scilla indica Baker..

Substitutes

No information regarding Scilla indica Baker.'s substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Scilla indica Baker.'s Bulb are Glycosides Scillarin-A, Scillarin-B.

Antidotes

No information regarding Scilla indica Baker.'s antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Scilla indica Baker.. (work in progress)