{"product_id":"lily-of-the-valley-herb","title":"Lily of the Valley Herb (Convallaria majalis) — Bulk Dried Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLily of the Valley Herb \u003cem\u003e(Convallaria majalis)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLily of the Valley is one of the most exquisite and botanically significant plants of the European woodland flora — a delicate, shade-loving perennial whose nodding white bell-shaped flowers and intoxicating fragrance have made it a symbol of purity, renewal, and the arrival of spring across European cultures for centuries. It is the national flower of Finland, a traditional May Day flower in France (\u003cem\u003emuguet\u003c\/em\u003e), and one of the most beloved plants in the Western botanical canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lily of the Valley is a potent botanical that contains cardiac glycosides and should be handled and used with great care and respect. This product is offered for educational, research, and experienced practitioner use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Convallaria majalis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lily of the Valley, May Lily, Our Lady's Tears, Muguet, Jacob's Ladder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerial herb (leaves and stems)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe \/ Northern Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried green lance-shaped leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faintly sweet, green, characteristic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the cool temperate forests of Europe and northern Asia, Convallaria majalis is a rhizomatous perennial that spreads by underground runners to form dense colonies on the forest floor. It produces two or three broad, lance-shaped leaves and a single arching stem bearing 5–15 small, nodding, bell-shaped white flowers with a famously sweet and complex fragrance. The plant produces small red berries in autumn. Lily of the Valley has been cultivated in European gardens since at least the 13th century and appears in medieval illuminated manuscripts, Renaissance paintings, and the botanical illustrations of every major European herbalist. It contains a group of cardiac glycosides — including convallatoxin and convallotoxol — that have made it a subject of significant botanical and pharmacological study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLily of the Valley has been documented in European botanical literature since the medieval period, appearing in the writings of major herbalists including John Gerard and Nicholas Culpeper. It was used in traditional European folk medicine and was officially listed in numerous European pharmacopoeias in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It remains a subject of botanical research and is studied in the context of cardiac glycoside chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Identity Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ethically Sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Additives or Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place, out of reach of children and pets. Properly stored, dried herb maintains its quality for 1–2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Safety Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLily of the Valley contains potent cardiac glycosides and is considered toxic if ingested improperly or in excessive amounts. All parts of the plant are potentially toxic to humans, dogs, cats, and horses. This product is sold strictly for educational, research, and experienced practitioner use. It is not intended for general consumer use without professional guidance. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before any use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase supports Twin Dragons Botanical Institute’s mission of botanical conservation, responsible sourcing, and the preservation of plant knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51584055673131,"sku":"SQ3641420","price":4.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3333\/0731\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d0602200-e279-4522-b4df-f69c7d5f7888.png?v=1764895858","url":"https:\/\/twin-dragons.com\/products\/lily-of-the-valley-herb","provider":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}