Indian Squill

Sanskrit: वनपलाण्डु • Botanical: Urginea indica Kunth. (also Scilla indica Baker)

Wild onion found throughout India. Contains cardiac glycosides similar to Digitalis. Used as cardiac stimulant and diuretic. The bulb is used. Important drug but requires careful dosing due to cardiac glycoside content.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Katu, Tikta
Quality (Guna)
Laghu, Tikshna
Potency (Virya)
Ushna
Key Constituents
Scillaren-A (C₃₆H₅₂O₁₃, glycoside), Scillaren-B, Scillarenin. Similar to Digitalis glycosides in cardiac action. Also contains Phytosterol, Calcium oxalate.

What is Indian Squill (Jangali Pyaz / जंगली प्याज)?

Wild onion found throughout India. Contains cardiac glycosides similar to Digitalis. Used as cardiac stimulant and diuretic. The bulb is used. Important drug but requires careful dosing due to cardiac glycoside content.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Hridya (cardiac stimulant — contains cardiac glycosides)
  • Shwasa hara (bronchodilator)
  • Mutrala (diuretic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1

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