Slightly toxic
Effect:
antibiotic, anti-inflammatory
Areas of application:
Inflammation of the mucous membrane in the throat and nose area, rheumatic diseases, ulcers
Plant parts used:
Onion
Collection time:
February and summer
To find:
Garden plant
Ingredients:
Glycosides tuliposide, tulipalin, vitamins, phytohormone auxin
Other:
A bouquet of tulips on the bed brings death overnight, is still a widespread belief.
The tulip should only be used externally as the flowers, stems and leaves are poisonous. According to the poison control center, eating larger quantities can cause nausea and vomiting.
Tulips are very popular in Holland; you can find them on almost every corner. The reason for this is the soil that allows the tulip bulb to grow. Tulips are planted in the fields to then preserve the bulbs. There are about 150 species and numerous hybrids.