Health Benefits of Flowers

Being healthy and strong also requires knowledge on stuff that we see around us that can be useful to help boost our health conditions. I personally prefer to go all natural. This came in mind when I attended a friend’s wedding where from the garden to the reception was filled with flowers! It was like all flowers downtown Denver were put altogether in one place to create a very romantic scene for a romantic day. I was thinking, so where does all these flowers go after this? Can they get any useful other than the romantic usability?

So to give us some tips on the importance of flowers relative to our health apart from just setting the mood to something romantic, Apart from the usual usage of flowers (click here to know them), here are some information that’s definitely useful.

Rose

The most common flower we see on weddings. Perhaps not only Wedding flowers Denver Co can attest to that. Rosehips have various uses. On the Second World War rosehips were made into rosehip syrup, a healthy tonic due to its high level of vitamin C. The syrup has also been given to patients to treat coughs and colds.

Apart from the Vitamin C, rosehip also has anti-inflammatory properties that are useful for easing joint pain.

Lavender

Who doesn’t know it! For centuries, dried lavender have been used to aid in sleeping. One can either sew it into pillows or placed in vases (though modernly they are extracted to use them more conveniently). It also wards off moths.
Lavender water can be used as a skin tonic and antiseptic skin wash for acne. Also medicines made from lavender aids digestion, relieves flatulence and acts as an antiseptic.

Marigold
Marigold is used in both homeopathic and conventional medicine as a healing ointment for cuts and grazes. Marigold has antiseptic, stimulant and anti-fungal properties. Its petals are used to make a very good eyewash.

Sunflower
The blend of this flower eases menstruation pain and ulcers. Gargling with the mixture relieves sore throat and tonsillitis. It is a cure for cancer sores.

Chrysanthemum
Drinks made of from this flower can cure fever and colds. To relieve eye swelling and redness due to pollution, apply juice in a cotton ball over the eyes. The infusion relieves from headaches and hypertensions.