Tag: Squill

The use of squill as a medicinal plant dates back to at least 1500 BC, where it was noted in the Ebers Papyrus, one of ancient Egypt's oldest medical texts [1.6.3, 1.6.6]. So, what is squill in cough medicine and why is this ancient remedy now used with extreme caution?

Mentioned in the ancient Egyptian Ebers Papyrus around 1600 BC, squill, derived from the bulb of the plant *Drimia maritima*, has one of the longest recorded histories of medicinal use. Today, the answer to what is squill used for in medicine is more complex, balancing historical applications with modern safety concerns over its potent cardiac glycosides.

Buttercup Original Cough Syrup is a traditional herbal medicinal product that has been used for generations to provide soothing relief for coughs, colds, and sore throats. This non-drowsy formula works by using its natural, active ingredients to address both tickly and chesty coughs.