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.
Uses
We currently have no information for White Lily overview.
Side Effects
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.
Precautions
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.
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.
Interactions
We currently have no information for White Lily overview.
Dosing
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.
References
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Rasoulinezhad S, Yekta NH, Fallah E. Promising pain-relieving activity of an ancient Persian remedy (mixture of white lily in sesame oil) in patients with chronic low back pain. J Family Med Prim Care. 2019;8(2):634-9.
- Patocka J, Navratilova Z. Bioactivity of Lilium candidum L: a mini review. Biomed J Sci Tech Res. 2019;18(5):13859-62.
- Zaccai M, Yarmolinsky L, Khalfin B, et al. Medicinal properties of Lilium candidum L. and its phytochemicals. Plants 2020;9(8):959. doi:10.3390/plants9080959.