White Lily

OTHER NAME(S): Baurenlilien, Farmer's Lily, 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, Lilium candidum, Lirio Blanco, Lys Blanc

Overview

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.

References
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