Moistening the lung, dispelling fire, and calming the mind are some of the reasons occur to this treatment in ancient times. People from ancient extracted ointment and oil from flowers and bulbs with the purpose of healing injuries also. Herbal remedies prepared with lily have been using as treating burns and preventing the formation of scar tissue. Using lilies for a medicinal purpose used by Asians, Greeks, and Romans in history, light the way of modern medicine. Lilium Candidum also known as Madonna Lily was the first lily specie used for treatment purposes but nowadays most of the origin species have been using for the same purpose.
In today's modern times, we see that lily is still grown in China for medicinal purposes. After the lily bulbs are collected, they are washed with boiled water, then they are baked or fried with honey or practiced sun drying. By applying this method they are getting a hard and crispy texture.
Lily bulb contains proteins, starches, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamins B1, B2, and C. Lily bulbs have been used to calming coughs, moisturizing dry throats, treating low-grade fever, improving sleep quality, alleviating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, improving concentration, relaxing the mind, curing dropsy and cuperosis, invigorating stomach, boosting immunity, lowering blood pressure and stopping heart palpitations. It is also known that lily bulbs are very effective in treating ulcers. Although it’s not mentioned in superfood lists’ lily can be regardable as a superfood.
Which Lilies Are Edible?
All plants in the Lilium genus are edible: The leaves, the flowers, and the bulbs. All parts of the plant can be eaten. Bulbs are the most favored parts of the lily plant because of the rich ingredient they have. In the Chinese market, it is calling as “Bai He (百合)” and it’s accessible from most of the territory.
What Is The Dose Should I Take?
The typical dose of the lily bulb is between 10 and 30 grams per day. Depending on the condition, some practitioners may recommend much greater amounts. The American Herbal Products Association gave a class-one rating for lily. Due to its gentle nature, it is a very safe herb although it’s safe we should avoid overdose usages. But we have to mention that some of the lily species are extremely toxic for cats Due to a toxic substance called lycorine and some other alkaloids present in the plant, washing hands after handling the plant is another important issue.
