EUROPEAN SOULL

 EUROPEAN SOULL


Synonyms

Scilla, squill bulb, white squill.

Biological Source -

Squill consists of the sliced and dried scaly leaves from the bulbs of Urginea maritima (Lim Baker, belonging to family Liliaceae.


Geographical Source


It is indigenous to the Countries near the Mediterranean region like France, Italy, Malta, Spa Greece, Algeria, and Morocco. It is also found in Italy, Spain, Greece, France and Algeria.

Collection and Preparation


White squill gives the bulbs which are about 12 - 15 cm in diameter and 18 - 20 cm in height They grow in half submerged condition in sandy soil in the coastal region. They are collected spring or in August when the plant sheds all aerial leaves and flowering stage is completed. After collection, the external thin scaly leaves and central portion are removed and the remaining flesh bulb is cut into transverse slices and then dried by sun rays or artificially.



Uses
It is a cardiotonic without cumulative effect. It is also used in chronic bronchitis as an expectorant in small doses, while in higher doses causes vomiting.


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