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Lily of the valley– a symbol of spring, warmth, purity and tenderness. We all love this flower for its fragility and simple beauty. But lily of the valley is a medicinal plant recognized by the official pharmacopoeia of thirteen countries, the beneficial properties of which have found their use in the treatment of heart and other diseases. We will talk about the benefits and harms of this plant, its properties and composition, forms of use and contraindications in this article.
Description of the plant
May lily of the valley belongs to a monotypic genus of herbaceous flowering plants (although within this genus in some cases three separate species are distinguished, namely Keiske, Transcaucasian and mountain). Lily of the valley is distinguished by the presence of large, dark green, oval-shaped leaves, the length of which exceeds the 10 cm mark, while the leaf width is about 5 cm. The leaves of the plant arise from a thin creeping rhizome, the color of which varies from light brown to whitish-gray.
The leaves of the lily of the valley have arcuate venation with a pronounced main vein, while the leafless peduncle of the plant is surrounded by two basal leaves. There are fragrant drooping flowers on the peduncle white, shaped like bells, which have six teeth bent along the edge.
The flowers of the plant are collected in a neat one-sided brush. It should be noted that after ripening, the flowers form shiny, spherical red berries with a diameter of 6–8 mm. The berries of the May lily of the valley are preserved for a long time on the plant, which bears fruit in the period from June to July.
Lily of the valley family
Previously, the genus of lilies of the valley was included in the Liliaceae family, or was allocated to a separate small family of Lilies of the Valley. Since 2003 (according to the APG II classification), the genus has been classified as part of the Iglitsev family. Today, the genus Lily of the Valley in the vast majority of international databases is classified as part of the Asparagus family.Where does the May lily of the valley grow?
Lily of the valley grows throughout Europe, the Caucasus, Asia Minor, China and North America.In Russia, lily of the valley grows in the European part of the country, in Siberia and the Far East.
This plant prefers deciduous, pine and mixed forests, forest edges, clearings and floodplain oak forests, which are rich in neutral, moist soil.
It should be noted that the shade-tolerant lily of the valley perfectly colonizes untouched habitats, creating significant thickets.
Collection of lily of the valley in May
Herbs, flowers, and leaves of lily of the valley are used as medicinal raw materials. Flowers are harvested at the beginning of flowering, that is, in early to mid-May, when they contain the maximum concentration of biologically active substances. You can start harvesting the leaves of the plant two to three weeks before flowering.
The above-ground part of the plant is cut with a knife at a height of 3–5 cm from the soil surface. But it is unacceptable to pull out the plant with its rhizome, since such collection can lead to the death of the lily of the valley.
Drying of the raw materials is carried out directly on the day of collection, since after the plant withers, the glycosides are broken down, as a result of which the activity of the raw materials is significantly reduced.
Important! May lily of the valley is listed in the Red Book, so it can be harvested in small quantities, and subject to certain conditions.
Thus, in order to ensure the restoration of the thickets, repeated harvesting of lily of the valley in the same area is carried out no earlier than two years later.
It is recommended to dry the collected raw materials using dryers with forced ventilation, and the temperature in the dryers should be about 50 - 60 degrees. You can dry the raw materials in heated rooms, but always with open windows (if weather conditions permit, drying of lily of the valley can be done in well-ventilated attics). During the drying process, the raw materials must be mixed regularly.
The end of drying of the raw materials is indicated by the fragility of the leaf petioles, as well as the peduncles. Dried lily of the valley has a characteristic faint odor and bitter taste.
Dried raw materials are stored for two years in paper bags or plywood boxes lined with thick white paper.
Important! Since lily of the valley is poisonous, it should not be mixed with other types of medicinal plants.
Chemical composition and properties of lily of the valley
FlavonoidsAction:
- strengthening capillaries and increasing their elasticity;
- regulation of the functioning of the central nervous system;
- normalization of blood pressure;
- normalization of heart rate;
- resorption of atherosclerotic deposits;
- strengthening the process of bile formation;
- removal of puffiness;
- relief of allergies;
- decrease in intraocular pressure.
Action:
- increase in stroke and cardiac output;
- stabilization of the central nervous system;
- vasodilation;
- increased urine output;
- elimination of pathogenic microbes;
- liquefaction and removal of mucus.
Action:
- increased secretion of the bronchial glands;
- increased synthesis of corticosteroids;
- stimulation of the cough center;
- regulation of water-salt metabolism;
- activation of hormones;
- relieving inflammation.
Apple acid:
- eliminating constipation;
- normalization of digestion;
- improving the condition of blood vessels;
- strengthening vision;
- stimulating the formation of red blood cells;
- normalization of metabolism;
- stimulating the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates.
- increased appetite;
- acceleration of metabolic processes;
- breakdown of fats;
- removal of toxins;
- cell regeneration;
- increasing skin elasticity;
- strengthening the immune system.
Action: - normalization of central nervous system functions;
- normalization of hormone levels;
- increased secretion of glands;
- regulation of brain function;
- normalization of the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
- improving the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
- relieving inflammation;
- regulation of immunological reactions;
- pain relief;
- slowing down the aging process;
- removal of carcinogenic substances.
Action:
- strengthening the walls of the heart muscle;
- strengthening blood vessels;
- normalization of heart function;
- ensuring metabolic processes;
- preventing the accumulation of carbohydrates;
- increasing immunity;
- promoting the recovery of the body after intense physical and mental stress.
It is starch, which is an easily digestible carbohydrate, which, when converted into glucose, helps the body produce the energy necessary for the normal functioning of all human systems and organs.
Coumarins
Action:
- decreased blood clotting;
- inhibition of tumor cells;
- promoting wound healing;
- prevention of blood clots;
- increased urine output.
Action:
- normalization of blood circulation;
- relief of crises caused by hypertension or endarteritis;
- elimination of pain syndrome;
- decreased blood pressure;
- calming the nervous system.
Action:
- relieves inflammation;
- accelerates wound healing;
- neutralizes the effect of microbes and bacteria;
- slows down blood clotting;
- dissolves intravascular thrombi.
Properties of lily of the valley
- Choleretic.
- Antispasmodic.
- Diuretic.
- Antifever.
- Calming.
- Diuretic.
- Cardiotonic.
- Vasodilator.
- Anti-inflammatory.
Benefits and harms of lily of the valley
Benefits of lily of the valley: 1. Regulation of energy and fat metabolism in the heart muscle.
2. Improving blood supply to the myocardium.
3. Calming the central nervous system.
4. Increasing the strength of heart contractions while slowing down their rhythm.
5. Slowing of atrioventricular conduction.
6. Decreased venous pressure.
7. Increased urination.
8. Pain relief.
9. Elimination of shortness of breath.
10.
Normalization of blood circulation.
11.
Relieving cyanosis and swelling.
12.
Strengthening the nervous system.
13.
Normalization of heart function.
14.
Prevention of infectious diseases.
15.
Reducing congestion.
Important! Preparations containing lily of the valley do not have a cumulative property, and therefore are more harmless compared to other glycosides, and, therefore, can be used for a long time without harm to the body.
May lily of the valley is a poisonous plant
All parts of lily of the valley are poisonous because they contain a strong glycoside, convallatoxin, so preparations from this plant should be used with extreme caution and only after consulting a doctor.In addition, this plant has a steroidal structure, as it contains steroidal saponins.
The toxic effects of this plant are especially difficult for children to tolerate (there are known cases of severe poisoning caused by ingestion of lily of the valley berries). At the first symptoms of poisoning (we are talking about nausea and vomiting), it is necessary to rinse the stomach and do a cleansing enema.
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Treatment using lily of the valley
Flowers (inflorescence)
Lily of the valley flowers are used in the preparation of remedies for paralysis, nervous diseases and headaches. Dried lily of the valley flowers, crushed to a powdery state, are used as a snuff powder to help with runny nose and migraines.The inflorescence of the plant is included in the Zdrenko collection, which is rightfully considered one of the most effective antitumor collections in herbal medicine.
Leaves (grass)
Preparations from lily of the valley leaves are used as a sedative internally and wound-healing externally, while this part of the plant is no less important medically than the flowers of the plant, since it also contains a large amount of glycosides and other beneficial substances.Use of lily of the valley
What does lily of the valley treat?
Lily of the valley is indicated internally and externally for the treatment of the following diseases:- neuroses;
- hypertension;
- dropsy of cardiac origin;
- headache;
- paralysis;
- thyroid diseases;
- infectious diseases;
- acute and chronic heart failure stages I and II;
- cardiosclerosis;
- myocardial dystrophy;
- eye diseases;
- paroxysmal tachycardia;
- fever;
- throat diseases;
Infusion
An infusion of lily of the valley flowers is used as an anti-inflammatory agent, which can be taken orally or used externally as a lotion. 1 tsp raw materials are poured into a glass of boiling water and infused for 30 minutes, and then carefully filtered and drunk with a dessert spoon three times a day, after eating food.
Tincture
Lily of the valley grass is filled with 70 percent alcohol in a ratio of 1:10, respectively. The remedy is infused for two weeks in a dark place, filtered, and taken for neuroses and cardiac disorders, 15 to 20 drops three times a day. The same tincture, diluted with water, can be used externally in the treatment of conjunctivitis as lotions and tampons for washing the eyes.Preparations of lily of the valley
IN official medicine May lily of the valley was introduced by S. Botkin back in 1861. To this day, this plant is one of the components of many drugs, including Korglykon, Convaflavin, Convallatoxin, Cardompin.Korglykon
A preparation containing the purified amount of cardiac glycosides from lily of the valley leaves. This drug, administered intravenously, is prescribed for acute as well as chronic heart failure, for cardiac decompensation, which is complicated by the tachysystolic form of atrial fibrillation. In addition, Korglikon is indicated for the treatment of attacks of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. The effect of the drug occurs 3 to 5 minutes after its injection into a vein, reaching a maximum after about half an hour.
Korglykon, which can be used by children over two years of age, does not bind to plasma proteins and is excreted unchanged from the body, mainly in the urine. This drug has almost no cumulative effect.
With long-term use of the drug, the following may occur:
- bradycardia (extremely low heart rate);
- extrasystole (arrhythmia, which is characterized by extraordinary contractions of the heart);
- bigeminy (one of the types of arrhythmia in which an extrasystole occurs after each normal heartbeat);
- heart rate dissociation;
- conduction dysfunction;
- nausea;
- vomit;
- color vision impairment.
- acute myocarditis;
- endocarditis;
- severe cardiosclerosis;
- bradycardia;
- atrioventricular block of II-III degrees;
- hypertrophic cardiomyopathy;
- unstable angina;
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome;
- ventricular tachycardia;
- cardiac tamponade.
Convaflavin
This is a total flavonoid preparation based on the herb lily of the valley, which has a choleretic and antispasmodic effect.Convaflavin is indicated for acute and chronic diseases of the liver, as well as the biliary tract.
This drug is low-toxic because it does not contain cardiac glycosides.
Convaflavin is taken one or two tablets twice or three times a day before meals, for three to four weeks.
In case of an overdose of the drug, the following symptoms may be observed:
- stool disorder;
Convallatoxin
The drug, obtained from the leaves and flowers of lily of the valley, quickly normalizes cardiac activity when administered by injection (for example, when the drug is injected into a vein, the effect occurs after 5 - 10 minutes, reaching its apogee after one to two hours, while the effect of the drug lasts up to 20 hours).When administered subcutaneously, convallatoxin acts less actively, while when administered orally, the effectiveness of the drug is significantly reduced, since lily of the valley glycosides, firstly, are slowly absorbed, and secondly, are quickly destroyed in the gastrointestinal tract.
The cumulative effect of convallatoxin is weakly expressed.
Contraindications to the use of the drug are:
- organic changes in both the heart and blood vessels;
- acute myocarditis;
- severe cardiosclerosis;
Kardompin
This preparation, in addition to May lily of the valley, contains adonis, hawthorn, valerian, and peppermint oils.Cardompin increases the tone of the heart muscle and blood vessels, while providing a pronounced sedative effect. The drug also normalizes heart rhythm, relieves discomfort in the heart, and helps normalize sleep.
Indications for use of the drug are:
- functional heart diseases;
- mild heart failure;
- neuroses of the heart;
- cardiac disorders during menopause (we are talking about the menopause phase, which occurs after the last menstrual bleeding).
In addition to the drugs listed above, May lily of the valley is available in the form of powder and drops.
Thus, dry extract of lily of the valley is produced in the form of a brown powder, which, when dissolved in ordinary water, gives a slightly turbid solution of a brown-yellow color.
Lily of the valley tincture is available in the form of drops, and additional components of the drug can be valerian, adonizide, sodium bromide, motherwort, belladonna, menthol, belladonna.
There is also a pure tincture of lily of the valley on sale, which is used for autonomic neuroses, as well as mild forms of chronic heart failure.
Important! All drugs that contain lily of the valley are taken strictly according to the instructions and only after consultation with a doctor, since the plant is poisonous, and, therefore, exceeding its dosage can cause side effects.
Contraindications and side effects from overdose
Lily of the valley belongs to the class of potent medicinal plants that are contraindicated for:
- acute liver and kidney diseases
Collection for myocarditis
Ingredients:- lily of the valley flowers – 5 g;
- fennel fruits – 10 g;
- mint leaves – 15 g;
- valerian – 20 g.
Infusion for glaucoma
To prepare the infusion you will need a teaspoon of lily of the valley flowers and half a glass of fresh nettle leaves. The collection is crushed and poured with 20 ml of hot water, after which the product is infused for 10 hours, after which another 10 ml of water is added to the product. The resulting mass is applied to the sore eyes.Tincture for cramps and fever
A glass container with a narrow neck is filled two-thirds with lily of the valley flowers. Then the container is filled to the very top with 90 percent alcohol. Now the container is tightly closed with a lid and left to infuse for two weeks. After the specified period, the tincture is filtered and squeezed, and the squeezed raw material is thrown away. The tincture is taken 10-15 drops three times a day. This remedy will help not only with convulsions and fever, but also with heart weakness.Infusion for insomnia
A tablespoon of lily of the valley herb is poured into 250 ml of boiling water and infused in a thermos for 10 - 12 hours. The filtered infusion is taken four times a day before meals, two tablespoons.Diuretic decoction
15 g of plant flowers are poured into a glass of boiled hot water, and then placed in a water bath for half an hour. Next, the broth is cooled for about 10 minutes, filtered and squeezed. Take the product three times a day, two teaspoons 20 minutes before meals.Tincture for eye washing and rubbing for rheumatism
Freshly picked lily of the valley flowers are placed in a half-liter container and filled with vodka. The product is infused in a dark place for 18 days, after which it is filtered through a double layer of gauze. For eye washing and rubbing, the tincture is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10. Before use, you should consult a specialist.
Family: lilies (Liliaceae).
Motherland
Lily of the valley grows throughout Russia, as well as in temperate zones Eurasia, Caucasus and North America.
Form: herbaceous plant.
Description
Lily of the valley is an unusually beautiful rhizomatous plant. It is valued primarily for the beauty of its small bell-shaped flowers, collected in drooping racemes and having a strong aroma. The color of lily of the valley petals depends on the variety, but most often the petals are white. Lily of the valley inflorescences are located on a long thin peduncle. Lily of the valley flowers are one of the first to bloom in the spring - from mid-May. The no less beautiful smooth leaves of lily of the valley have a broadly elliptical shape and are dark-colored. green color, veins are sometimes clearly visible on the leaf blade. In cultivation, the lily of the valley can most often be found.
(C. majalis) is a herbaceous perennial plant. The rhizome of lily of the valley is creeping, the leaves are broadly ovate, dark green, shiny. The flowers are small, strongly fragrant, graceful, the petals are white. After the end of the flowering period, lily of the valley fruits appear - small red berries.
Growing conditions
Application
Lily of the valley in the garden is used for planting with other spring-flowering crops. All parts of the lily of the valley are poisonous, so it should be kept away from children.
Despite its apparent fragility, the lily of the valley flower is quite hardy and remains fresh in water for a long time. That is why it is often used to decorate residential premises. The strong aroma of the tiny flowers can cause headache, therefore, the room in which the bouquet of lilies of the valley is located must be regularly ventilated.
Reproduction
Most often, garden lilies of the valley are propagated by cuttings of rhizomes in spring or autumn. The seed method is used much less frequently. Sow lily of the valley seeds in the ground in the fall.
Diseases and pests
Lily of the valley can be affected by fungal diseases. The most annoying pests are sawflies and nematodes.
Popular varieties
Varieties of May lily of the valley:
‘Grandiflora’- the variety differs from the main species by more large flowers;
'Rosea'- pink lily of the valley;
‘Latifolia’- a very decorative variety with double flowers;
‘Variegata’- white lily of the valley, the variety differs from the main type in leaves, against a dark green background of which white longitudinal stripes clearly stand out.
A brief description of lily of the valley for children is outlined in this article.
Lily of the valley description
I consider lily of the valley a miracle of nature. Each individual flower is a masterpiece that can be admired and admired.
Yellowish-white bells of perfect shape on a thin green stalk, rising among rather wide, elongated leaves. It seems that touch them and they will ring thinly, gently, announcing that spring is in full swing.
The lily of the valley meadow has a wonderful aroma, incomparable to any other. A little sweet, it makes us dizzy and envelops us in a pleasant intoxication.
There are very few lilies of the valley left; they are a rare flower listed in the Red Book. Therefore, it is impossible to understand those people who make bouquets of these flowers and sell them. And those who go to the forest to enjoy the wonderful picture - a white and green fragrant clearing, often find there a bald lawn trampled by poachers.
Let's take care of this gift of nature - a wonderful flower with the soothing name “lily of the valley”!
May lily of the valley description for children
May lily of the valley is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the lily family. The height of the plant is about 30 cm, it has a horizontal, thin and creeping rhizome.
Lily of the valley blooms in late May - early June, and the fruits ripen in late summer - early September. The entire plant is completely poisonous.
May lily of the valley grows on moist soils in mixed and deciduous forests, usually between bushes. For the winter, the plant completely hides underground from the cold, and in the spring it blooms very unusually and beautifully, but, unfortunately, it fades quite quickly. Lily of the valley flowers exude a unique and wonderful aroma. But, again, be very careful! After all, this flower is very poisonous.
With the arrival of warmth and spring, May lilies of the valley begin to break out of the ground, releasing sharp arrows. Already closer to May, a large number of small flowers appear on their stems, which look like bells of a delicate, milky white color. There is a legend that forest elves love to live in these tiny bells, and rub the flowers with moonlight at night to make them even more beautiful and whiter.
As we already mentioned, lilies of the valley do not have a long flowering period. After ten, or maximum twenty days, the flowers begin to fall off. In their place, bright, small berries appear that should not be tasted under any circumstances. After all, the berries of the May lily of the valley are also poisonous!
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Lilies of the valley are considered one of the most famous and beautiful flowers of spring. These beautiful flowers are quite rare and are listed in the Red Book as an endangered plant species. They have an unusual aroma, long stems and beautiful small buds. As soon as lilies of the valley are called in different parts of the country, the following names are also found: rejuvenating flower, mayweed, hare flower (salt, ears), forest bell. This plant is a genus of lily flowers, and the literal translation from Latin means “lily that grows in the valley.”
Lily of the valley (Convallaria) is perennial plant herbal type. Belongs to the asparagus family, subfamily Nolinaceae. Some botanists classify the flower as a monocot, while others classify it as a dicotyledon.
Botanists have been arguing for quite some time about the subtype of this flower and distinguish between mountain lily of the valley and Keizke. The differences between the species are minimal, so it would not be a mistake to consider it a May one, since this is its main species.
If we describe the lily of the valley, then we should not forget about its root system, which is very well developed and also has many thin roots. The nodes located in the rhizome have leaves, similar to scales, of buds, thanks to which new roots appear. If you examine the vertical rhizome of the flower, you will notice that leaves grow from it small size, having a dark purple or olive color on the same scaly leaves.
The leaves grow almost from the ground, and a couple of leaves come from the top of the root. The leaves themselves are very beautiful, green in color and with sharp tips. One of the leaves has a bud at its top, intended for a stem that reaches 25 cm in length, and those that gardeners grow have a stem that reaches half a meter. The plant blooms once every couple of years. The flowers themselves appear only in the seventh year; in the 10th year, a peduncle does not form. After this, 2–3 years pass and the system itself falls apart, after which individual plants are formed.
Few people will know that, for example, the lily of the valley is the national flower of Finland and is even depicted on one of the coins. And he became a symbol in 1967.
The ancient Egyptians grew lilies of the valley long before the birth of Christ, but they did it practically all year round. There is archaeological evidence of this.
During the chemical attacks of World War I, lilies of the valley were used as a placebo for those who were gassed.
They themselves are very poisonous, so it is better not to smell them for a long time, and it is highly not recommended to eat them at all - at the very least you can get poisoned.
In France there was a custom where at a public event in the village. If a man invited a girl he liked to dance, he had to give her a bouquet of lilies of the valley. If she accepted him, it meant only one thing - she agreed to the relationship, walks under the moon and in general, she liked the gentleman. And if she didn’t just refuse, but threw him at his feet, it meant that the lady despised her gentleman beyond belief.
Interesting facts about this plant can be found on the pages of many old books. For example, in France, dating back to the 16th century, there is a very beautiful custom - on the first Sunday of spring, which residents call “Lily of the Valley Day,” it was customary to give bouquets of lilies of the valley or artificially made bouquets to your loved ones.
Among the peoples of the world you can find many interesting tales, beliefs and legends about the lily of the valley. Residents of neighboring countries, for example the Netherlands, claim that if newlyweds plant field lilies in their garden, they will love each other forever. The plant symbolizes the brightest feelings, sympathy.
According to many dream books, seeing this flower in a dream means that a loved one is frank with you and does not hide anything. If you see a dry flower in a dream, this indicates that you have very high demands on life and on the people around you, irritation and dissatisfaction. Seeing lilies of the valley in a dream means sadness and regret about past love. If a girl dreams of these flowers, it means that she will soon meet a man who will interest her. And if a man dreams of this, then it promises him success in matters of the heart.
Legends
Where the lily of the valley came from is the stuff of legends. In Rus' there was a legend about the princess of the waters of the sea, Magi, who fell in love simple guy named Sadko and the love turned out to be non-reciprocal, because he loved someone else. And the princess cried, and tears rolled down her cheeks and onto the ground. And these tears turned into unusual flowers. Thanks to this legend, lilies of the valley symbolize love, unrequited and sad.
IN Ancient Rome there was a legend about the appearance of lilies of the valley. It is also associated with unrequited love, but this time the lilies of the valley appeared from the drops of sweat of the goddess Diana, who was running away from the Faun, unrequitedly in love with her.
In England, legends associate the appearance of lilies of the valley with the knight Leonard. Only this legend was without love: lilies of the valley began to grow where Leonard killed the dragon.
There is another very beautiful legend - forest bells sprouted from the beads of Snow White's necklace, which one day broke. Now Snow White's faithful friends the gnomes find their way home along them, which they illuminate.
This flower is especially loved by the French. They praise the lily of the valley so much that they even organize folk festivals in honor of it.
The lily of the valley is also present in love traditions. For example, it is believed that if a girl, having received this flower as a gift from a man, pins it to her hair or outfit, then this is a sign of consent to become the wife of this man. The dropped lily of the valley signals the girl’s refusal.
There is another beautiful legend about a large scarlet berry. It appears on the site of fallen petals after the May lily blooms. Once upon a time there lived a young man with the beautiful name Lily of the Valley. And Spring gave him an amazing gift - an inexhaustible ability to love life. He was very grateful to her for such a gift. He told her a lot kind words and Spring could not resist him and fell in love with him. But, as you know, Spring is not a permanent girl. Giving everyone her affection, she could not stay with him for long. After her departure, Lily of the Valley was inconsolable - his tears turned into beautiful flowers, and the blood of his loving heart gave the berries a red color.
Lily of the valley has a few more amazing properties. For example, those gathered on the new moon in the early morning will be a sign of passion and ardent love. If you want a man to be more affectionate and gentle, then place May lily flowers collected on the waxing moon next to his bed. Such a bouquet will have the opposite effect on a woman - she will become more emotional.
Well, if your task is to add sparkle to the relationship, then give the girl a bouquet of lilies of the valley on the eve of the new moon - this will make her more depraved and lustful.
Let the lily of the valley be beautiful flower, but he still really has beneficial properties. It is used in the production of herbal medicines. Also, he was overgrown with all sorts of legends, like others medicinal plants. Among them is the belief that an infusion of these flowers is a panacea and helps against all diseases, which made it a very expensive plant.
When do lilies of the valley bloom?
It is not for nothing that this flower is called “May”. The beginning of flowering occurs precisely in this month. Duration is 2 – 3 weeks. The buds bloom from bottom to top. Of course, flowering does not begin exactly on May 1 - it all depends on the climate, weather and other factors. In cold regions, this period can begin as early as mid-June.
Lilies of the valley begin to bloom in May if the climate is good. In cold climates they bloom a little later in June.
This lasts 3 – 4 weeks, while the aroma of the flower gives off the scent of spring and is incomparable to anything else. And their color (snow-white) gives a feeling of purity, purity and romance.
But this flower produces scarlet berries in the fall, ranging in size from 5 to 9 mm. Each berry consists of three chambers, each of which contains a pair of seeds. These fruits stay on the flower for quite a long time and are very popular with rodents, but for most animals, as well as for humans, they are dangerous and even poisonous.
What does lily of the valley look like?
This May flower reminds everyone of spring, because its aroma is closely associated with this time of year. Outwardly, it looks like a fragile plant, but this impression is deceptive: its stem can easily pierce a strong stone or asphalt. One stem bears several bells (from 6 to 20). It reproduces very quickly, and climate does not play a key role for it - with its ability to take root, this is not difficult.
How many leaves does lily of the valley have?
In early spring, tightly collected lily of the valley leaves rise. Curious flora lovers ask the question: “how many leaves does a lily of the valley have?” The plant most often produces two leaves, but in rare cases the lily of the valley can produce three leaves. The above-ground shoots of the forest bell have a simple structure: the lower leaves are at the base of the shoot, two or three large oblong-shaped lily of the valley leaves are located near the roots, and between them, on the root, there is a large bud from which a peduncle grows.
The romantic plant evokes delight; legends have always been dedicated to it, canvases have been written about it, and poems have been written about it. The most famous poem was written by the poet Afanasy Fet, “The First Lily of the Valley,” which makes the reader see the beauty and sophistication of the forest bell.
Where does the May lily of the valley grow?
On the map of Europe you can find many places where this flower grows. These cute bushes with fragile stems can be found in clearings in forests different types, in meadows and fields that are located next to rivers. It is worth noting once again that lilies of the valley are rare and endangered species, are listed in the Red Book and are protected by law.
Types and varieties
Researchers claim that this species is far from being of the same type (that is, consisting of one species, “Maysky”). They argue based on differences in the structure of flowers, which is associated both with the climate in which the flowers grow and with the place where they grow.
May lily of the valley
May lily of the valley
The most famous and widespread type of lily of the valley. It mainly grows on the edges of forests of all types. It has a horizontal arrangement of the root system; thin roots predominate in large quantities. They are located practically without deepening into the ground.
During wintering, only the rhizomes themselves remain in the ground. A pair of leaves that originate from the root end with a sharp end. The height of such a plant reaches 30 cm. The buds themselves are located on a kind of “footstand”, with teeth along the top and bottom. The color of the buds is delicate white, they have a unique, alluring aroma. The berries are rather red-red in color, size 5-9 mm. They bloom in May and bear fruit in the fall.
Despite its cute appearance and wonderful smell, it is poisonous plant: It contains the plant poison convallatoxin. Even in uniform medicines, in case of overdose, causes poisoning. Those plants that were not grown in the wild have many varieties.
Here are some of them:
- Albostriata. This variety differs in color. This is expressed in stripes beige colour, on leaves;
- Aurea. The leaves are bright yellow;
- Aureovariegata. Along the leaves of this variety there are stripes of yellow or sand color;
- Flora Plena. The height of this variety is about 25 - 30 cm, and the buds themselves are much larger - 12 pieces on average, compared to ordinary ones - they are much larger;
- Grandiflora. Differs in much larger buds and larger leaves;
- Green Tapestry. It is distinguished by very bright yellow-light green leaves;
- Hofheim. The edges of the leaves of this variety are pale brown;
- Prolificans. There are many more buds than on wild lily of the valley. Flowering lasts about two months, the size of the plant is small;
- Rosea. Is a lily of the valley Pink colour. There are also more buds, about 12-14 pieces.
Mountain
Mountain lily of the valley
This type of lily of the valley grows primarily in the mountainous regions of North America. It has a developed root component, and the stem itself is much shorter. The leaves emanating from the root reach a length of 40 cm, and the width is about 4 cm. The number of buds themselves varies, the range is from 5 to 16 pieces, no more than 9 mm long. Also, in autumn, red berries grow, about 8 mm in size.
Lily of the valley Keizke
Lily of the valley Keizke
This lily of the valley grows in forests where moss is found in abundance. It can also often be found at forest cutting sites, in fields near rivers. The main aura is Siberia and Far East. It can also be found on Sakhalin, near the Amur River (both from Russia and from China). The rhizome is much longer than others. Closer to the root, the plant is brown or green. The stem reaches 20 cm in length, and the leaves (from the root) reach 15 cm. The buds are much larger than those of other lilies of the valley, about 1 cm, and their number is about 10 pieces.
Care
Lily of the valley is an unpretentious plant that does not require any special care or constant monitoring.
The only thing you need to watch out for is that in hot and dry weather you need to constantly water the plant, but if this is not done, flowering may be delayed or the entire plant will wither.
Also, after fertilizing or watering, you need to weed the weeds around the lily of the valley. Humidity should always be increased. The soil must have rich content organic fertilizers, acidity should be minimal. Before planting this crop, the area where the crop will be planted must be cultivated to a depth of 40 cm. Before planting, you need to fertilize the soil with special fertilizers.
After sowing, about a month later, you need to re-fertilize the soil with organic matter, but not mineral fertilizers. A year later, the land is fertilized again with organic matter (with nitrogen) in the spring. In the first month of summer, fertilize again with organic matter. Only in the third year will lilies of the valley begin to bloom. Unfortunately, this cannot be accelerated.
Lilies of the valley grow very quickly, occupying the largest flowering area. To avoid this, it is necessary to dig a barrier, for example, made of steel, into the ground. The depth must be at least a meter. In such a fenced area, lilies of the valley will grow for about 10 years. When cutting, you must remember that this plant will take nutrients from the water from other flowers, which will lead to rapid withering.
Why don't lilies of the valley bloom?
One of the main reasons for this problem is the lack of normal sunlight, as well as its excess. These flowers should grow in relative shade, so when planting them it is important to take into account how much time they will spend both in the light and in the shade.
For normal growth, a moist environment is also necessary, so they should be watered frequently. On dry soil, especially mountainous or rocky soil, the plant will take root poorly and may even wither away. This culture is good with transplants, but you shouldn’t abuse it either.
Since the lily of the valley covers every piece of land, over time the planting area will increase and you will get a very beautiful flower bed.
Diseases and pests
When gray rot appears, it is better not to cut off the affected area, but to remove the entire plant. Of course now for better protection use special means– reagents.
Gleosporiasis is a dangerous disease for plants. It looks like beige spots with a brown border on the leaves. The main way How to avoid damage to other plants - cut off the problem leaf. Another option for prevention is spraying with fungicides.
Timely and high-quality care for any flowers, including lilies of the valley, is very important. Care means both watering and fertilizing plants, cleaning the soil from weeds and maintaining a distance from nearby plants. If all this is left to chance, then the risk of diseases getting onto the plant will be much higher. Nutritional deficiencies are easily noticed by the characteristic yellow color stem and leaves.
Planting and propagation
Lily of the valley is very unpretentious flower, therefore, no special knowledge or skills are required for planting. The location in which to plant them should be balanced in terms of shade and sunlight. Reproduction occurs both with the help of fruits (berries) and with the help of underground rhizomes. Reproduction is quite fast.
These crops are planted in early to mid-autumn.
The soil is pre-plowed, adding fertilizers and creating humus. For planting, rhizomes with buds are needed, but leaves in bunches (buds) are also suitable. This must be done in such a way as to prevent excesses. If there are sprouts, they should protrude, and no more than 2 cm should be covered. This crop is planted in rows, keeping a distance of 9 - 12 cm. But, by the way, sowing in the spring is also allowed.
Forcing lilies of the valley
If speak about garden varieties, which are used for forcing, they are planted and cultivated in such a way that they flower in the off-season. But field lilies of the valley do not like any experiments.
To plant garden lilies of the valley, the soil and the material itself are prepared in the fall. Cuttings are prepared, the length of which should not exceed 4-5 cm, and stems with a clearly visible ellipsoidal bud are cut from the rhizomes. After this, the cuttings should be placed in warm room, in a box, and they should be positioned strictly vertically and with sand.
When storing in cold climates, it is required additional insulation, for which they use the same straw.
Winter forcing should take place with the treatment of plants with wet crops, such as moss. After this, the blanks are placed in a room with a temperature of -1 degree for 21 days. Then, on day 22, the sprouts are placed in warm water, the temperature of which should not exceed 35 degrees.
If we talk about wild lilies of the valley (field), then forcing is a little different. They should be placed in boxes, but with soil rich in organic matter. The layer should be 4 – 6 cm. Moreover vertical arrangement unprincipled. The buds should stick out half a centimeter from the ground. After this, warm water is poured into the box in large quantities and moss is added.
Next, all this is placed in a dark and warm (30 degrees) room. The soil should be about 20 degrees. The seedlings should be watered several times a day with water (28 - 32 degrees), after which they should be ventilated. The temperature should always be around 30 degrees, so watering should be regular. When the lower bud receives color, the water temperature is lowered to 15 - 17 degrees.
Transfer
Frequent transplants are undesirable, because lily of the valley does not tolerate it well - the roots are damaged. But if a transplant is still needed, then it must be done in early autumn. The soil should be ready at this moment, also having fertilizer. Flowers are also planted in rows, but the distance should be at least 20 cm. The main thing is to replant the first few flowers - then everything will go much easier and faster.
Landing
Planting is done either in early autumn or in early spring. The distance between each plant should be approximately 9–11 cm; it is not advisable to bend the roots. The sprinkling of soil on the sprouts should be small: from 1 to 2 cm. After this is completed, the planting site should be watered. When the first cold weather sets in, the area with lilies of the valley is covered with ground peat or humus. If the flowers were planted in the spring, they will not bloom this year.
Reproduction
Reproduction occurs both through rhizomes and seeds. Much more often, of course, the rhizome is involved. If flowers were planted using rhizomes, then flowering should be expected in the third year, but if the seeds were used, then after 6–7 years.
To apply the first method, rhizomes are taken that have buds and roots. The sprouts that have buds, as well as the diameter of the sprouts themselves, depend directly on the age of the root system.
You can divide the roots in autumn and spring if you do not want to kill the plant. Planting such a crop is far from a quick process, as is caring for them.
Use in medicine
The medicinal properties of these plants have long been known. They provide more than 30 cardiac glycosides, convallotoxin, convallotoxol and others. This is due to the presence of glycosides throughout the flower. The flower also contains other elements (calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, cobalt, etc.), which are very necessary. Because it contains essential oil, aspirin, and household acids.
The main use of lily of the valley in pharmacology is that it has a positive effect on vascular, abdominal and other diseases. Blood circulation becomes much better, heart function normalizes, pain and spasms are relieved. They also help normalize liver function.
Those drugs that contain this herb have a positive effect, improving the quality of heart function, but reducing the number of strokes. Acts almost like an analgesic, relieving spasms and pain. It is also used against diseases such as thyroid disorders, central nervous system disorders and fever.
External use of this plant is most often to reduce back and lower back pain. This material is collected on dry days, but after the dew has disappeared. Next comes the preparation of the ground part, but the berries are not included in the preparation. The cut should be at a distance of up to 4 cm from the surface of the ground.
Drying should be done in a ventilated place, with a temperature of about 45%. Also, drying should be done on the same day, otherwise the plant will gradually die. The fruits themselves, both rhizomes and seeds, are poisonous. Therefore, at home, without knowing the proportions, it is better to cook a little more.
Contraindications
Since the plant is poisonous, it must be used with caution. In case of overdose, it causes vomiting, slows down the work of the heart and central nervous system. These medications should not be used by people who have the above, as well as by those who have a pathological condition. The heart muscles start from the weakest. But there are some diseases, for example, the gastrointestinal tract, which are very sensitive to certain products.
You should also not self-medicate - a referral for examination, treatment and a prescription can be obtained from your attending physician. But if poisoning does occur, it is necessary to perform gastric lavage.
Use of lily of the valley
We discussed the medicinal characteristics of this plant above. Many drugs are available only with a doctor's prescription. As a form of prevention, concentrates based on this herb are used in organic quantities. This includes actions to treat the liver and gastrointestinal tract. Special drops are made online.
But among the useful ones that are not available by prescription, we can highlight a good and aromatic flavoring oil, which has a positive effect on physical and brain activity, as well as on other activities. Acts as a pain reliever, but weak. Traditional medicine presents a list of what it does based on this drug. With its help, lily of the valley and its derivatives help with vision, blood circulation and rheumatism. This drug is also useful for people with allergies, with swelling or people who have a fever.
One of the most common products based on wild lily of the valley is an infusion. The recipe is very simple, you only need boiling water and flowers. It is done as follows: take 5 grams of lilies of the valley in a vessel with a capacity of half a liter and pour boiling water for 45 minutes. Drink one spoon a day.
One of the advantages I would like to note is that it relieves cramps and fatigue. Folk recipe An infusion for heart pain is prepared as follows. To do this, you need a three-liter jar, into which a third of the infusion of mountain flowers is poured. Drink 12-14 drops three times a day, regardless of what you eat. For conjunctivitis, this particular solution is taken with a ratio of 1 to 10.
There is also a traditional medicine aimed at treating diseases of the cardiovascular system. To do this, take dried hawthorn flowers, fresh buds of lily of the valley (field) and motherwort. They are mixed in the following sequence: 2.1.2.1. After this, the vessel is filled with water (1) and vodka (5), after which it is infused for two weeks, and then strained. After this, the decoction is ready for use; you need to add 22–24 drops, but into a glass of water (100 ml).
If there is a problem with the eye associated with damage to the optic nerves, as well as the retina, then ethnoscience advises making a decoction from our culture and nettles (oddly enough, the same as May nettle), but the ratio will be 1 to 5. The preparation process is very simple: prepare the product itself (raw materials), then add a spoonful of liquid and leave for 6 hours. After this, the herb is mixed with soda, but in gauze and applied to the eyes 2 times a day. Use healing properties lily of the valley and for better functioning of one of the critical systems our body - endocrine. Therefore, for its better functioning, certain herbs are collected: lily of the valley, parsley, cocklebur. Then the solution is poured with boiling water and the time goes on for 15 minutes. When the decoction is ready, drink it three times a day half an hour before meals.
Many useful material must go into aqueous solution. Out of 10 drinks, each one requires a glass of water and a lid. If you have neurosis, then you should brew other herbs: take one tablespoon with dry herbs, after which it is all filled with soda. They drink this three times a day, albeit from a spoon. In general, lily of the valley brews perfectly like regular tea, without sacrificing quality.
Tincture
Some experts (nutritionists, fitness doctors) talk about an excellent alcohol tincture of lilies of the valley. It is a clear liquid that is khaki in color, but closer to brown. It will taste very bitter, and the aroma will be very specific. This tincture is highly recommended for disorders of the cardiovascular system, as well as for rapid pulse (over 90 beats per minute).
In addition, it is great for depression and insomnia. After taking this tincture you will want to be happy and sleepy. This product is quite easily sold in almost any pharmacy. Doctors prescribe this drug 25-35 drops, strictly 3 times a day. In different situations and cases, in addition to the infusion, you also need to take additional medications that will help remove harmful toxins from the body much faster. An example is the famous valerian, belladonna and others.
Currently, enterprises specializing in the production of pharmaceutical products produce drops, the basis of which is actually alcohol tincture from lily of the valley:
- Drops of lily of the valley and valerian, where the ratio is 1 to 1;
- Drops of lily of the valley and valerian, but with adoniside. Ratio 1 to 1 to 1;
- Drops of lily of the valley and valerian, but with sodium bromide. The ratio is 1 to 1, and the bromide content is 8.5%;
- Drops of lily of the valley and motherwort, and the ratio is the same, 1 to 1.
Application in cosmetology
Cosmetologists actively use not all parts of the lily of the valley, but lily of the valley oil, which impresses with a fresh, cool, subtle aroma, incomparable to any other. Lily of the valley essential oil is added to cosmetic products that can restore skin and hair tone, improve microcirculation, strengthen capillary walls, and relieve congestion.
Creams, balms, tonics and other cosmetic products are saturated with oil. Result of application cosmetics visible: with oil, the skin becomes softer and well-groomed, beautifully smooth and clean.
Mask recipe for dry hair: mix one yolk, 50 ml honey, 5 ml essential oil May lily of the valley, then apply the mixture to the hair, from roots to ends, cover the head with polyethylene for 15 minutes. Wash off the mask warm water with shampoo.
After this procedure, hair gains elasticity and shine. Recipe for tonic for dry skin: add 100 ml of aloe juice, 2 drops of lily of the valley oil to 30 ml of freshly brewed green tea. This tonic is applied to the face before bed, every day.
The smell of lily of the valley in perfumery
Lily of the valley is a highly sought after scent on the perfume market. It has a very delicate and elegant aroma, with notes of freshness and the scent of living nature. With this scent it is very convenient to create different perfume palettes and compositions.
Unfortunately, the natural scent of lily of the valley has not yet been obtained, therefore all these scents are a synthetic copy of the original, which, by the way, is in no way inferior. And the inability to extract a natural aroma is due to the extremely low derivative of essential oil from lily of the valley, which makes it impossible to extract ether from it.
Modern perfumers have learned to handle the synthesized aroma of lily of the valley so much that perfumes with this base are in demand in the elite circles of our society!
Application in landscape design
The lily of the valley has taken root so much in the culture of European society, including in Russia, that not a single park or square can do without this plant. After all, it requires almost no maintenance, but looks very presentable. They decorate all kinds of flower beds, mixing them with other flowers, making intricate patterns and other objects of decorative aesthetic beauty.
Of course, this lily of the valley is not wild and is specially grown and crossed, obtaining unusual colors and combinations. For example, pale purple flowers, which can decorate not only the holiday of citizens, but also the leisure facility itself, for example, a park. But it would seem that they bloom for only a month and that’s it – and they’re not needed. But that was not the case, almost all year long these will be beautiful, low and dense bushes, which, as a rule, are lined near sidewalks and paths and create the feeling that everything around is absolutely green!
Planting wild lilies of the valley is very ineffective due to the fact that they are of a certain color, length and character. They bloom in May, but garden ones, artificially grown, can bloom, say, in August. The main thing is that it is warm. And garden ones are much easier to combine with other plants growing in the flowerbed.
They go perfectly with ferns, when out of season they hide with it, with peonies, making the visual appearance of the flower bed unforgettable. But it is important to remember that there are not many flowers in the flowerbed next to the lilies of the valley. After all, these beautiful forest bells grow quite quickly, capturing new territories and even displacing other flowers. That’s why even in parks and squares next to lilies of the valley there is a dividing underground wall, half a meter long.
And if you plant lilies of the valley near trees, for example, larch or linden, you will get a wonderful corner of living, even wild nature. But if you gave your loved one a bouquet of fresh, just picked lilies of the valley, you better make sure that there will be no other flowers in the vase nearby, otherwise the lilies of the valley will deprive them, drinking all the water and poisoning the neighbors unpleasant odors. This smell can give a person a headache or make them feel uncomfortable and uneasy.
But the best solution will make a flower bed of lilies of the valley in your dacha - after all, in this way you will get a wonderful corner of almost wild nature, the crown of which will be flowers from the Red Book!
