Lily of the valley is a plant that has been used in various ways throughout history. Here are some details about lily of the valley based on the search results:
Positive:
- Lily of the valley is a beautiful and iconic flower that is used in many perfumes and oils.
- The fragrant blossoms of lily of the valley have a lovely scent that is often infused into spring and summery formulations by master perfumers.
- Lily of the valley has long been associated with traditional feminine virtues of chastity, purity, and sweetness.
- In the Victorian language of flowers, lily of the valley symbolizes a "return to happiness".
Negative:
- Lily of the valley is incredibly toxic to humans and animals and should be grown with caution. It contains at least 38 known cardiac glycosides, which are plant-based steroids that specifically affect the heart. It also contains a unique and somewhat strange non-protein amino acid called Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid, which is incredibly toxic to humans in small doses.
- Lily of the valley is used for heart problems including heart failure and irregular heartbeat, but it can also cause serious side effects such as low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, and even death.
Ingredients or materials:
- Lily of the valley is used to make anointing oil, which is made of virgin Galilee and Jerusalem olive oil, scented with biblical essences and flower extracts from the land of the bible.
- Lily of the valley contains substances that have activity on the heart muscle. It can affect contractions, heart rate, and excitability.
- Lily of the valley is a plant with two large, oblong, glossy leaves with prominent veins that are located at the plants base. It bears fruit, namely, red berries, and has fragrant blossoms that develop in a cluster on one side of a leafless stalk.
