MEDICINAL PLANTS

The name carnation we group a set of related herbaceous plants that are mainly characterized by being perennials with annual herbaceous stems that do not reach more than 4 feet high, and found leaves, very narrow and glaucous green. There are many varieties of carnations, some more colorful than others, but in any case they are all pretty soft color and aroma. The carnation grows wild in arid and sunny hillsides of Andalucia. But usually grown everywhere, since it is one of the most valued plants that exist.

FLOWERING

In principle, the pink wild flowers during spring and summer. But more often than not find the carnation cultivated, because it can artificially bloom when you want, even in midwinter. The only thing required for this development is a good land and abundant irrigation. The sun should be given in full.

APPLICATIONS

The pink is an ornamental plant known. As aromatic species, it follows that its composition must find a very fragrant essence, and indeed it can be found, even in small amounts, different for different varieties of carnations that exist. In the herbaceous plant parts is also possible to find active saponins and some minor. As for its medicinal uses, there is little to say. In reality, there is a plant that is characterized by intense possess medicinal properties, because their main job rather falls within the field of perfumery. If it is included here because once water was used as eye drops carnation eye wash for tired or damaged. This application is a clear example of the theory of the sign: in fact, once the flower the carnation compared it with the eyes, because in the center of it appear certain that resemble paint the apple of the eyes of Hence it was proposed to extract the spirit of carnation, to soothe tired eyes or damaged, and began to prepare distilled water garden carnations. Today it would be madness to use this setup. The arsenal of eye drops that exist in our pharmacies covers the whole spectrum of possible eye diseases, and manufacturing process technology meets the highest demands on quality control, because one must be extremely careful with eye medications at the danger involves possible contamination of the product.

ADMINISTRATION

Today, the carnation is not given more than in the form of essence and not therapeutic use, simply as a cosmetic or perfume products. For eye irritation it is best to consult a specialist.

SUMMARY

FAMILY: Cariofilaceas
HABITAT: Andalusia
FLOWERING: April and May
PART USED: Flowers
CASTILIAN: Clavellina
CATALAN: Claveller
BASQUE: Vabelin, baratx
GALICIAN: Cravelinha

USES

Strong perfume.