Can you imagine swinging off your lawn smelling the sweet scent of vividly blooming flowers? Isn’t it calming? Simply seeing and smelling the flowers will give you a calm, spiritual healing.
Throughout history and cultures, we have witnessed flowers being used for medicinal design. Do you know what is best? These gifts from Mother Nature can be easily grown in your garden. Enjoy the wonderful activity of gardening with these invigorating flowers.
Calendula
These flowers mainly come in yellow and orange. Ironically, the fiery-colored flowers aid in healing. The cream created from brightly colored marigolds is perfect for treating burns and skin wounds. An advantage of this flower is that it is also edible. It will give a special touch to your salad with its spicy and savory flavors.
When growing marigolds, they prefer a cooler environment. You can take care of them indoors. But, always remember that any plant requires the sun to nourish itself. It is recommended to place them where they receive enough sun and shade.
Dandelion
From its roots to its leaves, dandelions are used to cure various ailments. A round of applause to Mother Nature for creating such a wonderful plant. The ancients used the leaves to cure diseases. These are perfect for kidney, gallbladder, and skin problems, among many other ailments. Herbal healers use the roots for detoxification. Surprisingly, it can cure your hangovers. You should probably stockpile these roots or, better yet, grow them in your backyard.
Dandelions are very adaptable to their environment. It can grow almost anywhere! These vigorous flowers can also thrive in summer and winter. You need to prepare well-fertilized and well-drained soil for healthy flowers to grow that can last.
Lotus
You guessed it right. The lotus came from China (as it is known) and parts of Asia. It has been used as a traditional healing plant. Say goodbye to diarrhea, high blood sugar and cholesterol. Like dandelion, lotus roots promote healing. It is used to cure stomach upsets.
Despite growing in mud, the lotus flower is enticing and even aromatic. The roots are deep in the mud while the leaves and flowers are above the water. Growing lotuses is an exciting change in gardening technique that will put your gardening skills to the test.
peonies
A flower bouquet made of peonies is a wonderful gift. But a cup of peony tea is the bomb! The roots can help with menstrual cramps and muscle aches. These flowers are not only pretty, but they are also really relaxing as they relieve you from body aches. Peonies are beauty and value grown into magnificent flowers.
You can grow peonies in your garden during the spring or fall. These flowers require cooler weather to grow healthy. They can be nurtured in the garden or in pots. Make sure you water them regularly.
Allow yourself the relaxation you need in this crazy world we live in. Go and have fun growing them!