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Scilla peruviana

Liver Support

Scilla peruviana

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Last updated Mar 30, 2026

Description

Large Mediterranean bulb with massive blue flower heads, traditional medicine despite misleading name.

Active Compounds

scillaperuvianosidesbufadienolides tracesflavonoidssaponins

Traditional Uses

Traditional Mediterranean folk medicine for digestive and liver conditions
Used in Portuguese and Spanish folk medicine for liver and diuretic conditions

Modern Uses

Diuretic action
Liver support
Anti-inflammatory
Traditional digestive herb

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: tea, tincture
Adult Dose: Tea from leaves: 2-3g per cup 2x/day
Child Dose: Not well established for children
Preparation Notes: Native to Mediterranean despite common name; bulb contains cardiac compounds

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

Cardiac conditions
Pregnancy

Possible Side Effects

Cardiac effects at high doses
Gastrointestinal effects

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Scilla peruviana

Description

Active Compounds

Traditional Uses

Modern Uses

Contraindications

Possible Side Effects