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White Lily

White Lily plant
Description

White lily (Lilium candidum) is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Asia. The bulb, leaves, and flowers are used as medicine.

People take white lily for back pain, bleeding, and wound healing, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.

Is It Effective?

Effective

There is interest in using white lily for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.

Is it Safe?

Safety

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if white lily is safe or what the side effects might be.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if white lily is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if white lily is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Drug interactions

It is not known if White Lily interacts with any medicines. Before taking White Lily, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.

Herb interactions

There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.

Food interactions

There are no known interactions with foods.

Dosage

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of white lily might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.

Other names

Baurenlilien, Farmer's Lily, Lilium candidum, Lirio, Lis Blanc, Lis Candide, Lis de la Madone, Lis de Saint Antoine, Lis de Saint-Jean, Madonna Lily, Meadow Lily, Rose de Junon, White Pond Lily.

Disclaimer

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