It is called tulip to a class of plant that is part of the family of liliaceae . 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 tulip is usually mentioned are hibiscus, pacific, kiss flower, nasturtium, gumamela, china rose, cayenne, cardinal, cucarda and jaramillo. Regarding its origin and its habitat naturally, it comes from the warm regions of China although it is currently possible to find its crops in areas of hot climates around the world.
The 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. At the top of the escapement the flower , also of important dimensions, which is characterized by its colors. The tulip also has a capsule-shaped fruit that houses numerous seeds.
For the beauty of its flowers, tulips are among the ornamental plants More popular. The Tulipa gesneriana is known as garden tulip or common tulip , and is the species More frequently.
Holland is the nation with greater production of tulips. Its economic relevance is so wide that, during the XVII century , there was a speculative phenomenon known as tulipomania , which resulted in a financial bubble that later caused a crisis. Poland , France and Japan they are other countries that have an important productive level of these plants.
The tulip, like practically the rest of the flowers and plants, has many properties considered beneficial for the health of the human being. Let's look at some of them and their uses in the medicine alternative:
* protects the skin : the common tulip, like the rest of its family plants, has a high content of mucilage , a sugary component that provides emollient properties, that is, that makes it capable of protecting and moisturizing the skin . For this reason, it is possible to use the tulip to treat a large number of problems such as cracks, wounds, pimples, burns and cuts. The most common way of using it is by means of compresses based on an infusion, which should be applied on the affected area;
* is a natural antihypertensive : the ability of the tulip to eliminate body fluids makes this plant the ideal ingredient to treat hypertension. In many pharmacies and herbalists it is sold hibiscus tincture , a very suitable product to combat this problem;
* It is ideal for treating respiratory diseases : the tulip is a very effective cough suppressant. To achieve this effect, it is enough to place boiling water in a container of suitable dimensions to make steam vapors, and add a few drops of hibiscus extract. Colds, bronchitis and the flu are other disorders respiratory that can be treated with this plant;
* fights digestive diseases : gastritis, heartburn and indigestion, among other problems of digestive tube which cause inflammation or irritation of the mucous membranes, can improve considerably after consuming an infusion of tulip. It is recommended to drink two cups per day until the symptoms disappear;
* strengthens the scalp : One of the most common problems is hair loss, and with an infusion of tulip it is possible to reduce it naturally.
"Tulip" , on the other hand, is the name of a song of the Spanish Amaia Montero , and is part of his first solo album, which was released in 2008 .
In Argentina , Tulip It is the name of a brand of condoms and intimate gels. The company It was founded in 1989 and six years later he launched the first intimate gel in the country.
