Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, and forgot to put a soul into.
– Henry Beecher
I slightly disagree with this quote and strongly believe that flowers have a soul and the power to change a situation (think lovers!), environment (Parties, Weddings) or a place( Home sweet Home). But, did you know that flowers also have an amazing power of healing?
Can you recall stories about how fairies used flowers to touch a dead person to bring him alive? Well, though in reality it’s impossible to do that, they do have a power to heal many diseases.
How are they used? Flowers are used in the form of tea (jasmine tea), essential oils, baths, and tonic. Hibiscus tonic was widely used throughout the Middle East and warm climates as a treatment for inflammatory diseases and fevers.
Let’s check out the healing powers of five most commonly available flowers:
Jasmine: Jasmine has been considered an exotic and powerful aphrodisiac from ages. When jasmine oil is added to milk bath or in massage oil, it acts as an emotional tonic and takes away worry and stress. Jasmine oil is also used to treat addiction, depression, nervousness, cough, and tension. Jasmine tea is known to have spiritual powers.
Rose: The ever popular rose-water is being used as a skin toner and also as a flavoring agent in various recipes. It has been used as a blood purifier, liver cleanser, cardiac tonic, uterine tonic, digestive tonic and for halting abnormal cell growth. Rose oil has no equal in skin care for moisturising, firming, smoothing and repairing the skin
Dandelion: Dandelions are considered very safe and effective as a general tonic that helps strengthen the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, stomach, and intestines, improving bile flow and reducing inflammation in cases of hepatitis and cirrhosis. Dandelions also help to dissipate gallstones and are believed to improve kidney function, thereby improving overall health and clearing skin problems.
Neroli: Neroli is also said to possess aphrodisiac and antiseptic qualities. As a supplement, it is said to be an effective digestive aid. This oil is known to cure insomnia and is also an antidepressant.It is also effective in calming heart palpitations, treating headaches, neuralgia and vertigo.Stretch marks may vanish with the regular use of Neroli.
Patchouli: Patchouli has traditionally been put to a great many uses, medicinally. It’s probably best known for its antiseptic qualities and its use to treat skin and scalp problems such as athlete’s foot, dandruff, acne, dermatitis and to help heal wounds and scars. In aromatherapy, it is used to help reduce tension, insomnia and anxiety, as well as just in general uplift the spirits. So far up, in fact, that it is also considered by many cultures to be an aphrodisiac.
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