Description
Madonna White Lily Hydrosol
Lilium candidum
30ml
MADE IN ISRAEL
Come from our own garden of Madonna White Lillies (Lilium candidum_ at Rimmon Farms in Israel. A quiet and lovely aroma. Excellent for use as a body spray after a shower. Perfect for making DIY water-based formulations such as lotions and creams. Can be used in conjunction with dry or wet clay recipes.
Known as True White Lily, White Madonna Lily, Holy White Lily, Mother’s Lily, True Tall Lily, and Lily of the Valley ***(not to be confused with lily bell flowers Convallaria majalis)***.
Two Growing seasons is from Late March to June and Early September to early November in Israel. There are several lilies in Israel called Madonna Lily. However true Madonna Lily is white and shiny petals species sometimes has spots is Lilium candidum L which is protected by the Israel government in public spaces. This lily is gathered from our private garden. Supply is limited
The Hebrew word Shoshan (shushan) from Aramaic: shoshanta, שושנתא (rose); Arabic: susin (iris); Greek: souson; translated as “lily” means beautiful flower. The word may derive from ‘shesh’, the root for “six”, which matches the number of petals of this flower, the three outer ones known as sepals thus creating a two part, six pointed , star which is one of the sources of the symbol Star of David. It is mentioned in the bible relating to King Solomon Seal. The Star of David is two paleo Hebrew letters Dalet intertwined to spell the name, David. Depression, Circulation, and Scar Tissue
It has been proven to soften dry skin, especially on elbows and cuticles.
Lily is used in treatment for spider veins to dissipate their appearance. Another healing property of Lily is how great it is for the heart. Gently opens emotional knots of the heart; a lovely, powdery fragrance
When mixed with other hydrosols such as Rose, Cucumber, and citrus hydrosol makes a nice skin toner. Pink and White Lillies contain many wonderful and powerful healing properties which make them a valuable addition to the natural medicine cabinet.
Used by many ancient people for symptoms such as nausea, headaches, respiratory, menstrual cramps, and muscle pain. Some research says it may be helpful with depression, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal
*Not for anyone who has sensitive skin or is pregnant and breastfeeding.
Bible references:
1 Kings 7:19
Hebrew: הָעַמּוּדִ֔ים מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה שׁוּשַׁ֣ן בָּֽאוּלָ֑ם אַרְבַּ֖ע
The capitals on top of the pillars in the portico were in the shape of lilies, four cubits high.
1 Kings 7:22
Hebrew: הָעַמּוּדִ֖ים מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה שׁוֹשָׁ֑ן וַתִּתֹּ֖ם מְלֶ֥אכֶת
The capitals on top were in the shape of lilies. And so the work on the pillars was completed.
1 Kings 7:26
Hebrew: כּ֖וֹס פֶּ֣רַח שׁוֹשָׁ֑ן אַלְפַּ֥יִם בַּ֖ת
It was a handbreadth[a] in thickness, and its rim was like the rim of a cup, like a lily blossom. It held two thousand baths.
2 Chronicles 4:5
Hebrew: כּ֔וֹס פֶּ֖רַח שֽׁוֹשַׁנָּ֑ה מַחֲזִ֣יק בַּתִּ֔ים
It was a handbreadth in thickness, and its rim was like the rim of a cup, like a lily blossom. It held three thousand baths.
Psalm 45:1
Hebrew: לַמְנַצֵּ֣חַ עַל־ שֹׁ֭שַׁנִּים לִבְנֵי־ קֹ֑רַח
upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah
Psalm 69:1
Hebrew: לַמְנַצֵּ֬חַ עַֽל־ שׁוֹשַׁנִּ֬ים לְדָוִֽד׃ הוֹשִׁיעֵ֥נִי
upon Shoshannim, [A Psalm] of David.
Songs 2:1
Hebrew: חֲבַצֶּ֣לֶת הַשָּׁר֔וֹן שֽׁוֹשַׁנַּ֖ת הָעֲמָקִֽים׃
I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys.
Songs 2:2
Hebrew: כְּשֽׁוֹשַׁנָּה֙ בֵּ֣ין הַחוֹחִ֔ים
Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the young women.
Songs 2:16
Hebrew: ל֔וֹ הָרֹעֶ֖ה בַּשּׁוֹשַׁנִּֽים׃
My beloved is mine and I am his; he browses among the lilies.
Songs 4:5
Hebrew: צְבִיָּ֑ה הָרוֹעִ֖ים בַּשּׁוֹשַׁנִּֽים׃
Your breasts are like two fawns, like twin fawns of a gazelle that browse among the lilies.
Songs 5:13
Hebrew: מֶרְקָחִ֑ים שִׂפְתוֹתָיו֙ שֽׁוֹשַׁנִּ֔ים נֹטְפ֖וֹת מ֥וֹר
His cheeks are like beds of spice yielding perfume. His lips are like lilies dripping with myrrh.
Songs 6:2
Hebrew: בַּגַּנִּ֔ים וְלִלְקֹ֖ט שֽׁוֹשַׁנִּֽים׃
My beloved has gone down to his garden, to the beds of spices, to browse in the gardens and to gather lilies.
Songs 6:3
Hebrew: לִ֔י הָרֹעֶ֖ה בַּשּׁוֹשַׁנִּֽים׃ ס
I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine; he browses among the lilies.
Songs 7:2
Hebrew: חִטִּ֔ים סוּגָ֖ה בַּשּׁוֹשַׁנִּֽים׃
Your navel is a rounded goblet that never lacks blended wine. Your waist is a mound of wheat encircled by lilies.
Hosea 14:5
Hebrew: לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל יִפְרַ֖ח כַּשּֽׁוֹשַׁנָּ֑ה וְיַ֥ךְ שָׁרָשָׁ֖יו
I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like a lily. Like a cedar of Lebanon he will send down his roots.
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Safety:
Be careful with this one it can cause skin sensitivity. Use in moderation.
***This Lily listing is NOT to be confused with Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria majalis) tiny bell-like flowers. These in the USA and Europe are called “Lily of the Valley” but have no medicinal properties and can be quite toxic. True Lily Lilium auratum has medicinal properties and a beautiful aroma***