Lily Meadow
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Botanical Name |
Lilium candidum |
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Family |
Liliaceae |
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Other Names |
Madonna lily, white lily |
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Native to |
Southern Europe |
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Cultivated in |
Britain, North America |
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Parts Used |
Bulb |
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Actions |
Astringent, demulcent |
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Constituents |
Steroidal saponins based on diosgenin. Flavonoids: kaempferol glycosides Pyroline derivatives: jatropham and its glucoside Carboxylic acids, beta sitosterol, methyl palmitate |