Family

• Liliaceae

Constituents

• Convallamarina, convallatoxina and convallarina
• Toxic substances
• Asparagine
• Malic, citric and chelidonic acids
• Sugars
• Approximately 0.058% essential oil

Parts used

• Leaves and rhizome

Properties

• Tonicardium
• Diuretic

Indications

• Palpitations
• Simple arrhythmias
• Acute endocarditis
• Arteriosclerosis
• Flu
• Tuberculosis
• Pneumonia
• Nephritis
• Menopause
• Dizziness
• Tremors
• Headache

Side effects

In high doses, lily of the valley is a toxic plant, which can cause gastrointestinal irritation, arrhythmia, tachycardia, and cardiac arrest.
Its use must be done under medical supervision.

Contraindications

It is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women and children.

Interactions

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Forms of use

• Infusion of flowers - diuretic: 3 to 5 g to 200 ml of boiling water. Leave to infuse for ten minutes. Bitter herbal tea, add sugar.
• Infusion of flowers - heart tonic: 8 g to 150 ml of water. Take 1 tablespoon every two hours.
• Tincture of flowers: 1 part flower to 5 parts alcohol. Allow to macerate for 10-15 days. Take 10 to 20 drops every 24 hours.