17.06.2026 17:11
The akzambak, whose production is becoming widespread in Tokat, attracts attention for its use in cosmetic and health products; its oil, which exceeds 5 thousand Euros (270 thousand TL) per liter, provides significant income for producers with its high added value.
The madonna lily, whose cultivation is becoming increasingly widespread in Tokat and draws attention with its high economic value, is used in many areas from cosmetics to health products, providing significant income for its producers. Known scientifically as 'Lilium candidum' and notable for its white flowers, the madonna lily stands out in Tokat both as an ornamental plant and a value-added agricultural product. The plant, carefully cultivated by producers, is used in the production of oils, colognes, soaps, perfumes, and various cosmetic products.
300 THOUSAND PLANTED
Producer Erdi Can Aydemir, stating that the madonna lilies were inherited from his father, said they planted 300 thousand madonna lily bulbs last September. Expressing that they started harvesting in June, Aydemir said, 'After my father passed away, we took over. Last September, we planted 300 thousand madonna lily bulbs. We started harvesting in June of this year. We will collect them, distill them, and dry them. From the extracts of the flowers we distill, we produce soap, cologne, and perfume. They are transformed into products used in beauty centers, providing benefits to people.'
'PROVIDES A VERY GOOD SOURCE OF INCOME'
Aydemir, stating that the madonna lily is utilized not only in cosmetics but also in different ways, said its leaves are dried and consumed as tea. Aydemir said, 'We dry the leaves and make tea. It is said that this tea is good for headaches, migraine pain, and kidney stones. When we add value, it provides a very good source of income.'
'1 LITER OF MADONNA LILY OIL 5 THOUSAND EUROS'
Drawing attention to the economic value of the madonna lily, Aydemir stated that the price per kilogram of fresh flower is approximately one thousand lira, adding, 'The price of dried flower is around 2,500 lira. About 11 kilograms of fresh flower yield 1 kilogram of dried tea. It is also used as oil. The price of one liter has exceeded 5 thousand Euros. It is generally used in cosmetics, perfumes, and beauty creams. About 700 kilograms of flower yield 1 liter of oil.'