Convallaria Majalis / Lily of the Valley Seeds

Strongly scented, bell-shaped flowers with waxy textured petals, are followed by bright red berries. These appear on slender, upright to gently arching stems, which arise from amongst the lush green foliage.

Garden care: seeds 5-8 cm deep and 20 cm apart. Divide and replant congested colonies in September, applying a generous mulch of composted leaf mould around the base of the plant.
 

How does it work? Lily-of-the-valley contains substances that have activity on the heart muscle. It can affect contractions, heart rate, and excitability.
 

Lily-of-the-valley might be safe for most people when used under proper medical supervision. But, it is UNSAFE when used for self-medication. Since lily-of-the-valley can affect the heart and other systems, the dose must be carefully chosen and side effects checked by a healthcare professional. If you swallow lily-of-the-valley accidentally, get medical treatment right away. Lily-of-the-valley can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abnormal heart rhythm, headache, decreased consciousness and responsiveness, and visual color disturbances.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Don’t self-medicate with lily-of-the-valley if you are pregnant. It is UNSAFE to use unless you are under close medical supervision.

Heart disease: Don’t self-medicate with lily-of-the-valley if you have heart disease. It is UNSAFE to use unless you are under close medical supervision.

Low levels of potassium (potassium deficiency): Don’t use lily-of-the valley if you are potassium deficient. Lily-of-the-valley contains chemicals called cardiac glycosides that can cause the body to lose potassium. This could make potassium deficiency worse. If your potassium level gets low enough, it can harm the heart.