Lily

Useful properties and applications of white lilies

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Useful properties of lilies

Waterlily is a perennial water plant that has a round rhizome and floating on the surface of the water leaves. Large white flowers with many petals conquer their charming appearance. The fruit of the plant are round and green, it Matures directly under water. Blooms Waterlily in the summer months, from June to September. This unusual plant forms thickets in their slow-flowing or stagnant waters. As a rule, the Lily settles in lakes and ponds where the depth is not more than two meters. This plant is common in the Caucasus, Belarus, Central Asia, the Urals and the far East.

The rhizomes of water lilies contain large amounts of tannins, alkaloid impair and starch. The flowers are found nymphalis crystalline glycoside type. This plant is indicated for headaches and tumors. The root of lilies in the form of decoction will help to get rid of diarrhea and also relieves pain in the bladder. In ancient times the seeds of lilies used in profuse menstruation. Medicinal decoction of the flowers is prescribed for insomnia , and jaundice. Unique wine tincture of the roots of the plant takes strong lacrimation and profuse purulent discharge.

As a binding agent, a decoction of flowers is used to treat discharge from the female genital tract. Lily is also effective for severe neurosis, neuralgia and the rheumatism. It should also be noted that this plant has a strong antipyretic effect.

The use of lilies

The Lily leaves is recommended externally as a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. The rhizomes of the plant well to relieve pain and unpleasant symptoms of inflammatory processes of the epidermis. In the form of mustard plasters is recommended to use the root of acute viral infections and colds. Healing infusion of the root is shown in various tumors of the spleen, as well as serious malignant diseases.

For the manufacture of antipyretic and hypnotic at the same time it is necessary to take 1 tablespoon of fresh petals and boil them in one glass of water. After three hours of infusion, you can take an infusion of 100-120 ml, 2 times a day. From cardiac weakness recommended to mix 4 tablespoons of the petals of lilies and 4 tablespoons of hawthorn, the mixture pour 1 liter of boiling water and then infuse for two hours. Makethe medicine should be 100-150 ml 3 times a day. Minimum course of treatment in such a fantastically effective – not less than 14 days.

Water Lily flowers

At first there were the delicate buds, followed by bright yellow crown of flowers. By evening, the flowers are always closed, then go under the water. The next morning, the flower will re-appear from under the water. Lily is firmly attached long roots to the bottom. The flowers are very similar to the cups of the roses, but they are twice more of them.

A sheet of water lilies

Round leaves of water lilies have a greenish tinge. Under water they often become red. Various types of plants differ significantly not only according to the depth of the dive, but the size of the leaves.

Root water lilies

Composed of thick rhizomes discovered essential oils, starch, sugars, proteins, and very rare alkaloid. From the roots made a special pasta, which has antibacterial, antifungal and antitrihomonadnyh action. A decoction of this plant is indicated for the treatment of tuberculosis, serious diseases of the bladder and kidneys. The healing tincture in large doses it has a tonic and stimulating effect on the human body. It should be noted that the raw rhizomes of water lilies are extremely poisonous.

Where grows the Lily?

There are over 50 different types of plants that differ in size and the depth of immersion under water. The most common white, white, square, sweet, tuber, dwarf, blue, hybrid and tiger lilies. Many species can be found in the European part of Russia, Siberia and the Caucasus and in Central Asia. Lily settles in the steppes and forest zones – where there are ponds, lakes and rivers with stagnant water.

White water Lily

White water Lily is a perennial herb with large rhizome rounded shape. On the surface of the water float her flowers and some leaves. Your bushes this type of plant forms in shallow (two metres) waters. Large graceful flowers have numerous petals and a flat stigma yellowish. Rounded green fruit ripens under water. White water Lily blossoms all summer and until mid-September. The roots of this plant are used as excellent binders and the infusion of the flowers has potent anti-inflammatory action.

Water Lily red

Lily red is a fairly slow-growing plant that its large rounded leaves are able to cover the entire surface of a small pond whose depth does not exceed 60 cm. It hassumptuous cherry-red flowers. This decorative water plant will be a perfect decoration of your backyard pond.

Water Lily yellow

Yellow water Lily is considered a very rare breed, because it has unusual colored flowers. This graceful plant prefers water bodies with depth from 25 to 50 cm This elegant water Lily with Golden flowers is an excellent choice for ponds.

Contraindications to the use of water lilies

All medicinal products containing any parts of lilies should be used inside with great care. It is not recommended to independently inflate the prescribed dosage. Moreover, this plant is contraindicated in hypotensive patients because it reduces blood pressure.