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The breathtaking magical scent of lilac is one of the most distinctive symbols of spring. Besides its romantic color and unforgettable aroma, it also has one more unique property . You can use these small flowers to make a medicinal oil. Not only do they smell wonderful, they will help relieve many health problems.
Lilac contains a large amount of ascorbic acid, essential oils and flavonoids that have a positive effect on the body. Moreover, it is an excellent antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent .
Healing effects of lilac:
- anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antibacterial properties
- relieves joint and muscle pain,
- eases skin problems,
- is helpful for headaches and migraines,
- reduces tension,
- has unique beauty effects – slows premature skin aging,
- contains natural UVA and UVB protective substances, thereby protecting the skin from damage.
Lilac floral oil
Flowers should be collected in a park or outside the city – away from industrial areas and dusty roads.
You’ll need:
- fresh flowers
- unscented vegetable oil
- a 1-liter container with a lid
- clean gauze
Procedure:
Carefully separate the small flowers from the stems, fill them into a jar.
Heat the vegetable oil to 40 degrees and pour it over the flowers in the jar up to the top.
Cover and let steep for 2 days.
Strain the oil through a fine cloth, squeeze the flowers well.
Heat the oil again and add a fresh portion of flowers, let it steep again.
Repeat this process until you obtain enough fragrant oil.
Use this oil to rub the forehead and temples for migraine, chills, massage sore joints and muscles. Feel free to add a few drops of the oil to your cream, shampoo and conditioner – you will enrich your cosmetics with the most beautiful aroma and valuable substances.
You can also use this oil to treat rashes, sunburns, minor abrasions, scratches and other skin conditions such as purulent acne. If you add the oil to cleaning products while cleaning, the whole house will fill with a fresh scent.
This oil treats bronchitis, colds, sore throat, flu, and is used for inhalation. It relieves stress and tension.
Lilac salve from our grandmothers – you won’t buy this in a pharmacy
The elixir of life from our grandmothers, which has countless uses for health and beauty.
– breathing problems, asthma, respiratory tract
– has a calming effect
– for headaches in migraines – we apply to the temples,
– for eczema and irritated skin,
– for rheumatic problems,
– reduces fever,
– as a strengthening tonic,
– helps with rheumatic pains,
– great for massage purposes.
It soothes your skin, reduces allergic reactions and contributes to skin regeneration. At the same time it speeds up the healing of small skin injuries.
How to make it?
We need 250 g of pork lard and two full handfuls of lilac flowers (we can also add lavender or other medicinal herbs). Melt the lard over the flame, add the lilac and bring everything to a boil. Then remove from heat, cover the container and leave it in a cool place for 24 hours. The next day heat the mixture and press it through a cloth.
Besides pork lard, the salve can also be prepared from cosmetic petroleum jelly. Alternatively try an excellent medicinal oil, which is also prepared completely cold.
The lilac flower is best used when it is already ¾ in bloom; these flowers should be collected and dried in a well-ventilated place. Before use, the dried flowers should be crumbled.
Tea
We can prepare it from dried flowers but also from leaves. Place two teaspoons of the dry mixture into a cup and pour 250 ml of boiling water over it. Let steep for 30 minutes, strain and serve with honey.
Tincture
You can use dried leaves or bark. Pour 100 ml of pure alcohol into a jar and 200 g of the dried mixture. Let it mature for 10 days, shaking 3-4 times a day. After ten days strain the tincture and store it in the refrigerator for another 6 days. This way it will last up to 2 years; always shake before use.
Joint pain
An excellent compress for sore joints can be made from lilac. As soon as it begins to bloom, we can prepare a tincture that will reduce joint pain. Fill a half-liter bottle with dried flowers, pour vodka over them and leave in a dark place at room temperature for three weeks. Use this tincture for compresses by diluting it 50:50 with water. Soak a compress in this liquid, wrap the sore area and cover with film.
