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Indian Squill for Heart Disease

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

How Indian Squill helps with Heart Disease according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

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Overview

Indian Squill is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for heart disease. 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.

How Indian Squill Helps with Heart Disease

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Indian Squill has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing heart disease:

  • Potency (Virya): Ushna
  • Taste (Rasa): Katu, Tikta
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu, Tikshna

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Arjuna Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) W. & A.
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Bael Aegle marmelos
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Bala Sida cordifolia Linn
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Vamsha Bambusa arundinacea Willd.
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Violet Ionidium suffruticosum Ging.

See all herbs for heart disease on the Heart Disease page.

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.