Marvellous lilac

07/06/2023

Known for its understated colours, the lilac, in Eastern Europe, is strongly associated with Easter. This is because the shrub often begins to open its fragrant clusters on Easter Eve.

04/06/2023

04/06/2023

Lilac was highly valued in China for its medicinal properties and is still used medicinally today. For example, the sap of the leaves has healing properties, the flowers help with rheumatism and pain relief.

31/05/2023

In the East the gift of lilacs symbolises parting. In England, the gift is given to the groom as a sign of renunciation of engagement.

31/05/2023

Many romantics appreciate lilac flowers for their pleasant fragrance, but not everyone knows that they contain toxic substances. If you sniff them for a long time, they can give you a headache.

28/05/2023

When considering cosmetic applications, the flowers are used to revitalise the scalp and give lustre to the hair.