Squill (drimia maritima, Indian squill, scilia, sea onion, sea squill, urginea maritima, white squill)

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