Hyacinth

Hyacin th us crien talis L.

According to Greek legend, Apollo and his friend, the young son of the king of Sparta, Hyacinth, competed in discus throwing. Due to a strong gust of wind, the disk hit Hyacinth and mortally wounded the beautiful young man. Apollo turned drops of blood from jacinth into a beautiful flower, which was named after him. Translated from Greek, its name sounds like “flower of the Rains,” but more often it was called flower of memory and sadness.

At that time, hyacinthia festivals in honor of Hyacinth and Apollo were very popular on the Mediterranean coast. These were unusual celebrations that were reminiscent of the idea of ​​dual leadership, the presence in our lives of joy and sadness, death and resurrection. Over time, in European culture, hyacinth began to symbolize prudence, peace of mind and divine inspiration. In the Middle Ages in Europe, hyacinth was so popular that it was not only grown in large quantities, but they tried to develop new varieties through crossing. As a result, from 1597 to 1968, more than two thousand were obtained from four varieties of hyacinth. Charles Darwin, in his book Changes in Animals and Plants Under the Influence of Domestication, wrote: “If you cut the bulbs of the blue and red hyacinths in half and put them together, they will grow together and produce a common stem. I saw with my own eyes a hyacinth with red and blue flowers. But the most remarkable thing is that sometimes you get flowers in which both colors are fused into one.”

Fragrant flowers contain very little essential oil. From 5 tons of freshly picked flowers, only 1 kg of viscous liquid with an intense sweet floral aroma can be obtained. Hyacinth oil has a very complex chemical composition and has more than 60 components. Due to its exorbitant price, it is used only in high-end oriental and floral perfumes and very limitedly in aromatherapy. The effect of hyacinth oil on the human body has not yet been well studied, but its beneficial effect on the central nervous system has already been clearly established.

It is no coincidence that the Greeks said that the aroma of hyacinth refreshes and enlightens a tired mind.

Medicinal properties

1. It has an antiseptic, astringent, balsamic and sedative effect.
2. Aphrodisiac.
3. Calms the nervous system. Effective for increased fatigue, depression, neuroses, nervous excitability, helps to relax.
4. An excellent product for caring for aging skin.

Dosage

Prescribed individually by an aromatherapist.

Contraindications. Individual intolerance.

Note. Strong oil. Avoid overdose.