We know that lilies have both ornamental and edible purposes, and they are often used as decorations in living rooms. But many people don't know what impact lilies have on the home environment. In fact, they are also a type of traditional Chinese medicine. So what are their effects and functions?
【Impact of Lilies on the Home Environment】
1. Symbol of Harmony
Lilies are known as "fairy maidens" and can bring a poetic and beautiful atmosphere to your home. Due to their elegant and pure appearance, lilies are considered a symbol of the Virgin Mary in Catholicism, and they are also the national flower of the Vatican City and France.
The shape of a lily bulb is formed by overlapping scales, symbolizing "a hundred years of harmony" and "all things going smoothly". In ancient China, lilies were considered an essential auspicious flower for weddings.
The name "lily" is a tribute to the Virgin Mary. The Virgin Mary has always been regarded as a symbol of purity in Christianity, so the flower language of lilies is purity. They are also symbols of God the Father, Christ, and saints, especially female saints who have high moral standards. The Capetian dynasty in France used lilies as their royal emblem to seek the blessings of the Virgin Mary.
Lilies also have many symbolic meanings. For example, the fragrance of lily of the valley represents purity, wedding blessings, and nobility; white lilies represent purity, dignity, and mutual understanding; Easter lilies represent victory, honor, wealth, and the princess lily represents wealth, honor, purity, and elegance.
2. Greening the Home
Lilies can bring greenery to your home and make it impeccable. We know that lilies can emit a fragrance that is elegant and not overpowering, which can purify the air in the sickroom. Similarly, if you keep lilies in your home for a long time, they can absorb odors and release clean oxygen and a pleasant fragrance through photosynthesis. Who wouldn't love such a home?
【Functions and Effects of Medicinal Lilies】
1. Moistening the Lungs and Stopping Cough
Fresh lily bulbs contain mucilages and have the effect of moistening dryness and clearing heat. Traditional Chinese medicine often uses them to treat lung dryness or lung heat cough, and it is usually effective.
2. Calming the Mind and Soothing the Spirit
Lilies belong to the heart meridian and have a slightly cold nature. They can clear the heart, relieve restlessness, and calm the mind. They are used to treat symptoms such as lingering heat after a fever, mental confusion, melancholy, and a tendency to cry.
3. Beauty and Skincare
Lilies are beautiful and delicate, and fresh lily bulbs are rich in mucilages and vitamins, which are beneficial to the metabolism of skin cells. Consuming lilies regularly has certain beauty effects.
4. Anti-cancer Effects
Lilies contain various alkaloids, which have a preventive effect on leukopenia and can increase blood cells. They also have a therapeutic effect on leukopenia caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Lilies can also promote and enhance the mononuclear phagocyte system and phagocytic function in the body, improve the body's humoral immune function, and therefore have good preventive and therapeutic effects on various cancers.
5. Anti-tumor Effects
Lilies can help inhibit the growth of tumor cells, alleviate the side effects of radiation therapy, and improve the body's humoral immune function. They have a certain therapeutic effect on various tumor diseases.
6. Boosting Immunity
The protein, amino acids, and polysaccharides in lilies can enhance the body's immune function.
7. Improving Sleep
Lilies contain lily glycosides, which have sedative and hypnotic effects. Drinking lily soup before bedtime can significantly improve sleep quality and have a good therapeutic effect on insomnia and excessive dreaming.
8. Promoting Stomach Health
Lilies contain pectin and phospholipids, which can protect the gastric mucosa and treat gastric diseases. They are effective in treating stomach pain caused by depression of the liver and spleen.
