Western Herbalism
Indian Squill
Urginea indica
Also known as Sea Onion (Indian), Urginea.
Indian Squill acts primarily as: Cardioactive (cardiac glycosides), Expectorant, Diuretic, Emetic (large dose), Cardiotonic. Secondary actions include Stimulate the heart, Promote expectoration, Promote urination, TOXIC - low dose only.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Chronic bronchitis and bronchial congestion with difficult expectoration (small expectorant doses)
- Cardiac insufficiency with edema (historical cardiotonic use)
- Dropsy and fluid retention
- Asthma with thick mucus
- All cardiac/diuretic uses require professional supervision
Safety
Recognised toxicity. This plant carries a toxicity flag in the record; it is for trained practitioners only.
Low dose botanical. Used in drop doses in the classical practice; not a plant to dose freely.
Breastfeeding: Pregnancy and lactation
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Low dose only, under supervision | Low dose only, under supervision: Tincture (1:10) of the dried bulb, 2-5 drops as an expectorant | 0.04-0.1 mL |
| Powdered bulb 60-200 mg as an expectorant | 60-200 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
primary-actions. Indian Squill acts primarily as: Cardioactive (cardiac glycosides), Expectorant, Diuretic, Emetic (large dose), Cardiotonic. Secondary actions include Stimulate the heart, Promote expectoration, Promote urination, TOXIC - low dose only.
indications. Indian Squill is traditionally indicated for: Chronic bronchitis and bronchial congestion with difficult expectoration (small expectorant doses), Cardiac insufficiency with edema (historical cardiotonic use), Dropsy and fluid retention, Asthma with thick mucus, All cardiac/diuretic uses require professional supervision.
constituents. Notable constituents of Indian Squill include: Bufadienolide cardiac glycosides (scillaren A, proscillaridin-type), Flavonoids, Mucilage, Calcium oxalate raphides (irritant).
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Indian Squill: Low dose only, under supervision: Tincture (1:10) of the dried bulb, 2-5 drops as an expectorant; Powdered bulb 60-200 mg as an expectorant; Cardiac/diuretic use is reserved for professional dosing; Strength varies - standardize and start low
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