Health benefits of the beautiful flowers

September 17, 2015 painremedies Herbal Medicines

Flowers are mainly ornaments.  Most of us put it in vases, arrange it to be a bouquet, corsage, leis, etc. But not many of us have no idea that the beautiful flowers are also medicinal plants. 

Flowers, like herbs and some leafy plants, contain nutrients and healing compound that could be of help to people with illness and diseases.  And the ancient people have been using these flowers as medicine.

Here are some of the more common medicinal flowers:

• Roses are not only popular during Valentine’s day and for lovers but roses are rich in Vitamin C.  Rose petals if eaten raw are good for the circulation of blood. A bunch of roses make girls sigh, but roses as a medicinal flower helps cure depression.

• Sunflower,  the bright yellow flowers can be a cure for malaria. Its also a cure for lung / pulmonary ailments.  It was also found out that sunflowers are good for snakebites and insect bites.

• Lotus are effective medicine for diarrhea and can contribute to have heart, kidney and spleen.  Lotus are also effective and cure against serious cholera and bronchitis.

• Jasmine flavored tea are best for your digestive system. People with ulcers can also benefit with the healing compound in jasmines. Jasmine tea at night can cure insomnia and anxiety.

• Lilacs can help ease lung diseases like asthma, cough and bronchitis.  It also has an anti-inflammatory compound that can help from rheumatism, arthritis and neuralgia.

• Chrysanthemum tea is best for headache, fever and cold relief.  Chrysanthemums can also help cure headache and vertigo and a treatment for high blood pressure.

• Carnation are best in reducing anxiety, stress and fatigue reliever.  It also treats coronary and nervous disorders.  It also has healing effect on skin swelling.

• Dandelions are used for loss of appetite, intestinal gas, joint pains, gallstones.  It also cleanses the blood in our system and help to cure anemia.

• Gardenia has a compound that can cure anxiety, depression and insomnia. It also cleanses the blood and help ease some bladder problems. Gardenia can also help in the treatment of used to treat redness and swelling for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.

• Morning Glory must be use with caution and must not be inhaled as it could cause strong hallucinatory effects. Small quantities of its seed contains hallucinogen LSD. This component is use for treatment of various mental disorders.

 These are only few of the many medicinal flowers.  But this does not mean that you will rely all your medications in these flowers.  It is still best to consult your doctor and be given your proper medications.

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