This lily, Bai He, comes from Asia; the small white discs of the bulb are used in traditional Chinese medicine. In a lotion they are applied to the chest for lung complaints. But they are not only used for physical complaints, especially with extreme grief it is a fantastic herb.
Hello, my name is Ria and I live with Aad on our ship the Tiberius. In winter, when we are not sailing, I watercolour botanical illustrations. Especially of plants with medicinal properties. As examples, I like to use the herbs in the Chinese herb garden in.. Read more…