Have you ever wonder 'is there any health benefits from flowers?'
According to scientific researches, there are numerous emotional and physical health benefits of flowers.
In addition to brightening up a room, flowers can also be used in teas or taken medicinally, if prepared properly. Here are just a few flowers with proposed medicinal benefits:
Echinacea: May help enhance your immune system
Lavender: Promotes a feeling of relaxation, lavender water can act as a skin wash to treat acne
Foxglove: Used to treat cardiovascular issues (atrial fibrillationand heart failure); The drug Digitalis, is made from foxglove extract
Lily of the valley: Helps treat heart conditions and dropsy. In the past, it was used to help WWI soldiers recover after gas poisoning.
Rose: High in Vitamin C, anti-inflammatory properties, treats coughs and colds
Chamomile: Soothes anxiety and headaches, aids sleep and digestion, and helps relieve stomach cramps and indigestion
Evening primrose: May help relieve depression and balance hormones
Lonicera Flower: Antiviral and antibiotic properties, used to treat colds, flu, and sore throats in Eastern medicine, part of the remedy for swine flu
Viola Flower: Anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic properties; used to treat fevers and infections; used to treat snake bites
Pagoda flower: Used in the treatment of bleeding disorders
Chrysanthemum: Treats dry eyes, fevers and headaches; used to aid digestive, circulatory and nervous system issues in Western medicine
Safflower: Used to treat blood clots, heart disease, joint pain, menstrual cramps and flat warts
Magnolia: Nasal congestion, effectively clears nasal passages and relieves sinus headaches
Lotus: Treats bleeding disorders, irritability and fevers
Some plants may interact with certain medications, so please to talk with your doctor before adding anything new to your health regimen.
Source: upmc.com
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In addition to health benefit from edible flower, beautiful flower arrangements will give emotional comfort as you feel loved, cared and cherished.
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