Herbal collection Lilac flowers Common lilac (lat. Syringa vulgaris) is a garden plant, the type species of the genus Lilac of the Olive family. A multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a height of 2-8 m. The diameter of each trunk can reach 20 cm. Lilac flowers are distinguished by high indicators of medicinal properties. For example, tea brewed with them is very effective for colds, tuberculosis, flu, kidney stones or whooping cough. With the help of alcoholic tinctures, you can get rid of joint pain, skin diseases or muscle inflammation. Varicose veins can be removed with the help of poultices or compresses. An aqueous infusion of this plant will become an indispensable remedy for colds or malaria. An ointment made using lilac flowers will help get rid of rheumatism.