Scientific name: Lilium
Place of origin: Crete, Greece
Brief introduction:
Dating as far back as 1580 B.C., the lily was dedicated to the goddess Hera, the wife of Zeus. Roman legend has it that when Venus rose from the sea-foam she saw a lily and she became filled with jealous envy at the whiteness and beauty of it. Lilies are known to be the May birth flower, and the 30th wedding anniversary flower.
The non-bitter bulbs of lilies are grown at large scale in China as a luxury or health food, most often sold in dry form. Lilies contain enrich protein, starch, sugar, phosphorus, iron and several microelements. They are eaten especially in the summer, for their ability to reduce internal heat. They may be reconstituted and stir-fried, grated and used to thicken soup, or processed to extract starch.
Dating as far back as 1580 B.C., the lily was dedicated to the goddess Hera, the wife of Zeus. Roman legend has it that when Venus rose from the sea-foam she saw a lily and she became filled with jealous envy at the whiteness and beauty of it. Lilies are known to be the May birth flower, and the 30th wedding anniversary flower.
The non-bitter bulbs of lilies are grown at large scale in China as a luxury or health food, most often sold in dry form. Lilies contain enrich protein, starch, sugar, phosphorus, iron and several microelements. They are eaten especially in the summer, for their ability to reduce internal heat. They may be reconstituted and stir-fried, grated and used to thicken soup, or processed to extract starch.
Efficacy:
- Relieve cough, especially for chronic cough
- Reduce blood-streaked sputum
- Cure for insomnia & restlessness
- Great effect in neurasthenia
Meaning: Chastity, Virtue, Purity, Friendship and Devotion, Wealth and Prosperity
Caution: Please keep in cool and dry environment, and keep out of reach of children.
Matches: Honeysuckle
Quantities & Steeping: 2-3 grams into hot water for 10 minutes.
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