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Lily of the Valley

Convallaria majalis

Bed: "Nerves"

Toxicity:

Longevity: unknown

History

Mentioned in old medical and herbal books of the 1500's. The plant, even though it was poisonous, was used for many diseases, for example as a laxative and a tonic. In folk medicine it was believed to cure mental illness and to be effective against epilepsy and apoplexy.