METHOD TYPE:
UTERINE CONTRACTIONS

BEST TIME TO USE METHOD:
NOT SPECIFIED YET

ALSO KNOWN AS:
European Squill, Mediterranean Squill, White, Squill, Indian Squill, red squill, sea onion, sea squill, scilla, Maritime squill, scilla maritima, urginea maritima, urginea, indica

• Overdose may cause inflammation of the gastro-intestinal and genito-urinary tracts, manifesting in vomiting, convulsions, abdominal pain and purging, dullness, stupor, fall in body temperature, circulatory difficulties and possibly death.

EFFECTIVENESS:
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COMMON USES AND KNOWN BENEFITS

• Cardiotonic
• Treats bronchial mucous membranes
• May be useful in the treatment of certain types of cancer

WHERE ITS FOUND: The Mediterranean Region

TRADITION AND HISTORY

• Squill has been used as a rodenticide for thousands of years. There is evidence that it was used by the Romans as a cardiotonic. It was used by the ancient Egyptians to treat edema and was thought to be an expectorant and emetic. The medicinal use of squill was documented by Pythagoras in the 6th century BC for coughs.

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REFERENCES & RESOURCES:

• Squill - Drugs.com
• Squill - Botanical.com
• Herbs2000