Tulips are part of the liliaceae group.
A tulip is a type of plant that is part of the liliaceae family. This genus is made up of more than a hundred species that are characterized by their large leaves and their unique flower with six petals.
Other names by which the tulip is generally mentioned are hibiscus, pacific, kiss flower, nasturtium, gumamela, Chinese rose, cayenne , cardinal , cucarda and jaramillo . Regarding its origin and natural habitat , it comes from the warm regions of China although it is currently possible to find its crops in areas with warm climates around the world.
Tulip characteristics
Tulips are bulbous plants (they store nutrients in underground structures) that usually have a simple stem that can measure up to sixty centimeters. Its lanceolate leaves are large.
In the upper part of the scape appears the flower , also of important dimensions, which is characterized by its colors. The tulip also has a capsule-shaped fruit that houses numerous seeds.
Due to the beauty of their flowers, tulips are among the most popular ornamental plants . The Tulipa gesneriana is known as the garden tulip or common tulip , and is the most common species .
Tulips stand out for their beauty.
Main producers
Holland is the nation with the largest production of tulips. Its economic relevance is so broad that, during the 17th century , a speculative phenomenon known as tulipomania occurred, which led to a financial bubble that later caused a crisis.
Poland, France y Japan son otros países que cuentan con un importante nivel productivo de estas plantas.
The tulip in alternative medicine
The tulip, like practically the rest of the flowers and plants, has many properties considered beneficial for human health. Let's look at some of them and their uses in alternative medicine :
- Protects the skin : the common tulip, like the rest of the plants in its family, has a high content of mucilage , a sugary component that gives it emollient properties, that is, it makes it capable of protecting and hydrating the skin . For this reason, it is possible to use tulip to treat a large number of problems such as cracks, wounds, pimples, burns and cuts. The most common way to use it is through compresses based on an infusion , which must be applied to the affected area.
- It is a natural antihypertensive : the tulip's ability to eliminate fluids from the body makes this plant the ideal ingredient to treat hypertension. Many pharmacies and herbalists sell hibiscus tincture , a very suitable product to combat this problem.
- It is ideal for treating respiratory diseases : tulip is a very effective antitussive. To achieve this effect, simply place boiling water in a container of suitable dimensions to create steam, and add a few drops of hibiscus extract. Colds, bronchitis and flu are other respiratory disorders that can be treated with this plant.
- Ccombats digestive diseases : gastritis, heartburn and indigestion, among other problems of the digestive tract that cause inflammation or irritation of the mucous membranes, can improve considerably after consuming a tulip infusion. It is recommended to drink two cups per day until symptoms disappear.
- Strengthens the scalp : one of the most common problems is hair loss, and with a tulip infusion it is possible to reduce it naturally.
Other uses of the term
“Tulipán” , on the other hand, is the name of a song by the Spanish Amaia Montero , and is part of her first album as a soloist, which was released in 2008 .
In Argentina , Tulipán is the name of a brand of condoms and intimate gels. The company was founded in 1989 and six years later it launched the first intimate gel in the country.