Lily-of-the-Valley

Also known as : Convallaria majalis, Clochette des Bois, May Lily, Our Lady’s Tears, Muguet

Legend says this delicate plant with broad leaves and white , bell-shaped flowers was born in early Christianity , on Mount Golgotha,  from the tears of the Virgin Mary.The healing powers of Lily-of-the-Valley are known in the traditional folk medicine for centuries and recent research proves its effectiveness in heart disease, including irregular heartbeat and heart failure. Less powerful than Digitalis, Lily-of-the-Valley is a natural cardiac tonic, with rapid effects, yet without accumulation in the body. Folk healers used Lily-of-the-Valley tincture as an elixir for weak hearts, cardiac insufficiency, tachycardia and cardiac neurosis. A Lily-of-the-Valley vinegar obtained from 30 g fresh flowers and 100 ml of vinegar, macerated for 14 days in a hermetically closed recipient, was used for migraines, dizziness and panic attacks, either by inspiring the resulting vapors or through local compresses.

Chemicals contained in the plant have diuretic properties, recommending the use of Lily-of-the-Valley in urinary tract infections, fluid retention, kidney stones and obstructions in the urinary canal. Women can use Lily-of-the-Valley extract for weak contractions in labor.

Externally, baths with Lily-of-the-Valley flowers improve blood circulation, while the oil obtained from 30 g of dried flowers and 100 ml olive oil can heal burns without scars and soften the skin. A natural face water that will restore your natural skin glow and will prevent spots and imperfections can be easily obtained by boiling for 15 minutes 10 g of Lily-of-the-Valley flowers in 250 ml distilled water.