Squill (drimia maritima, Indian squill, scilia, sea onion, sea squill, urginea maritima, white squill)
Classes: Cardiovascular, Herbals
Suggested dosing of Drimia maritima, Indian squill (squill)
0.1-0.5 g/d PO
Suggested uses of Drimia maritima, Indian squill (squill)
Arrhythmia, vein problems, weak heart
Efficacy: contains cardiac glycosides similar to digoxin
Drimia maritima, Indian squill (squill) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Digestive spasms
Loss of appetite
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Headache
Irregular pulse
Warnings
Contraindications
None reported
Cautions
Safer alternatives now available
Avoid excess intake
Contact fresh bulb juice may cause skin inflammations
Red squill is poisonous (see digoxin OD)
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Drimia maritima, Indian squill (squill)
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
Boosts cardiac output & slows Hr
Lowers excessive blood pressure in veins