The Healing Properties of the Lily Part Two

The roots of the lily are used to treat burns by making an ointment to place on the burned area that also prevents scars.

Here is a simple recipe for lily root ointment

1oz of lily root
1/2 pint of purified water
2oz of beeswax

Chop lily root into fine pieces.Heat lily root and water to boiling. Remove from heat, strain out lily root and place liquid in covered non plastic container. Allow to steep for 24 hours. Reheat and add grated beeswax. Pour into clean glass containers. Use for burns and scalds.

The Healing Properties of the Lily 

This month we will explore the biblical reference to the Lily flower and its healing properties.


The lily flower mentioned in the Old Testament is believed to have referred to several flowers that grew in area and was most likely the Anemone although current scholarship is not conclusive.

Lily flowers help to regulate the heart rate. The flowers, leaves and even the bulb may be used for medicine.