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Syringa vulgaris

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Naming

Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris
Common Names: French Lilac, Persian Lilac
Key Name: Common Lilac
Parts Used: Flowers, leaves, bark
Sister Plants: Syringa oblata, Syringa x hyacinthiflora, Syringa persica
Comments: Ornamental shrub with significant pollinator activity; globally popular

Characteristics

Identifying Character: Large shrub (6-20 ft), smooth grey-brown bark, heart-shaped leaves, fragrant purple or white flower clusters
Stem: Smooth grey-brown, becoming rough with age
Leaves: Heart-shaped, 2-5 inches, dark green turning yellow in fall
Flowers: Purple or white, tubular flowers in dense clusters, blooming May-June
Fruit: Dry, brown capsules, 1-2 cm, containing seeds
Taste: Bitter (bark), mildly sweet (flowers)
Odour: Strong, sweet floral scent from flowers
Root: Shallow, spreading root system; stabilizes soil
Image: Syringa vulgaris
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Distribution

Distribution: Southeastern Europe, naturalized worldwide
Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil, full sun; propagate by cuttings or layering
Harvest: Flowers: Late spring; Bark: Spring from pruned branches

Medical

Therapeutic Action: Astringent, diuretic, sedative, antimicrobial
Medical Uses: Used for fever, infections, mild sedation, and as a diuretic; flowers for respiratory health
Constituents: Volatile oils, tannins, syringin, flavonoids
Solvents: Water, alcohol (tincture), glycerin
Dosage: Flower infusion: 1 tsp dried flowers in hot water; Tincture: 5-10 drops in water 2-3 times daily
Administration: Internal: Infusion or tincture; External: Poultice for skin
Formulas: Combine with elderflower for fever; with chamomile for sedation
Contra Indications: May cause allergic reactions or digestive upset; avoid in pregnancy; consult healthcare provider
Preparation: Infusion: Steep 1 tsp dried flowers in hot water for 10 minutes; Tincture: Steep 1 part flowers in 5 parts alcohol for 2-4 weeks
Chinese: No documented use in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Veterinary: Used for skin irritations or wound healing in livestock
Homeopathic: No known homeopathic use documented

Pollination and Pollinators

Apis: No
Pollinator: 1
Pollen: Yes
Pollen Notes: Wind-dispersed, visited by bees for pollen
Nectar: Yes
Nectar Notes: Attracts bees for nectar, supports pollinator health

Other

Non-Medical Uses: Wood for small crafts, ornamental hedging, wildlife habitat
Culinary Uses: Flowers used in teas or syrups; leaves rarely consumed
History: Cultivated in Europe since the 16th century; used in folk remedies
Reference: Plants For A Future; European Herbal Traditions
URL: https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Syringa+vulgaris
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