Crinum latifolium belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family, a group of plants recognised for large ornamental flowers and chemically distinctive alkaloids.
Traditional background
Species in the genus Crinum have been used in traditional medicine in tropical and subtropical regions for centuries. The exact traditional use varies by species and location.
What makes Crinum chemically interesting?
Researchers have identified a large number of Amaryllidaceae alkaloids across the genus. A 2023 study of Crinum latifolium bulbs reported many known alkaloids as well as several newly described compounds.
Why this does not equal a product claim
Finding an interesting compound in a plant is not the same as proving a therapeutic effect from a finished tea. Dose, plant part, extraction method and product formulation can all change what reaches the consumer.
For a botanical journal, Crinum latifolium is therefore best presented as a plant with an established ethnobotanical history and a particularly rich chemistry.
Further reading
PubMed review: Crinum species in traditional and modern medicine
PubMed study: alkaloids from Crinum latifolium bulbs
Research note: This article is for general educational purposes. Traditional use and laboratory or preclinical research do not establish that consuming a tea containing this ingredient will produce a therapeutic effect.