Flowers in medicine: medicinal properties and applications

18.03.2024
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People value flowers not only for their beauty, but also for their ability to have a healing effect on human health. For many years, people have collected wildflowers and used them to create decoctions, compresses, tinctures and other medicinal potions. Flowers were used in medicine to treat various diseases and served as a preventive measure for colds and other diseases.

Medicinal properties of flowers

Flowers are highly valued because of the therapeutic effect they have on the human body. This is based on the active substances found in plants. Made from flowers:

  • pigments;
  • antibiotics;
  • amino acids;
  • polysaccharides;
  • vitamins.

Flowers in folk medicine are often used to prepare various teas that can relax, tone, heal and have other beneficial effects on health.

Many people believe that only field herbs can be healing. However, even those flowers that you can see in our DonPion florist salon also have healing properties. The main thing you need to know is how to apply certain flowers in practice so that they bring benefit and not harm.

Among the assortment of flowers that are in our salon, buyers can see the following flowers with medicinal properties:

  1. Daisies. A yellow center with white petals is characteristic of all chamomile flowers. These flowers are a source of various vitamins and medicinal properties. Due to the fact that chamomile flowers contain active substances, they are very popular in medicine. They contain flavonoids and various essential oils. Due to this, chamomile has calming properties and helps cope with inflammatory processes. Chamomile can also create antispasmodic and antioxidant effects. Chamomile helps improve sleep and stimulates digestion. With their help, you can reduce stress and reduce anxiety levels. Special chamomile compresses will help quickly heal skin irritations and minor wounds, as this plant has antiseptic properties. Chamomile is well known for calming the digestive system. It can be the best remedy for insomnia or to improve your psycho-emotional state.
  2. Roses. Roses on the flower market are represented by a large number of varieties. Each variety has its own characteristics. However, all roses also have common properties. So, for example, any variety of roses can be used to prepare decoctions that will help improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. These decoctions are made from the petals. They can also be used to disinfect and heal wounds. They help with various eye diseases. Rose decoctions can be used as a pain reliever.
  3. Irises. Due to their subtle scent, they are often used in perfumery. However, these flowers also have medicinal properties. They are used to prepare expectorants. From them you can prepare a decoction that will cleanse the blood and act as a diuretic and laxative.
  4. Peonies. If in some plants only the petals or some other part are beneficial to health, then in peonies both the roots and the above-ground part can be used for medicinal purposes. These flowers can be used to prepare medicinal remedies that will help with insomnia and cramps. They will be an effective remedy in the treatment of chronic dermatitis. In some cases, they can be used in cases of dysfunction of the nervous system.
  5. Chrysanthemum. In eastern countries, chrysanthemums are used to prepare drinks that cleanse the body of various toxins. Due to their absorbent properties, they absorb harmful substances and help cells undergo cleansing and subsequent renewal. For this reason, chrysanthemums symbolize longevity. They can be given with wishes of good health.
  6. Marigold. These plants have a large number of medicinal components that are rarely found in nature. These flowers contain a large amount of essential oils. They are found not only in the leaves, but also in the stems and inflorescences. Marigolds are often used as a digestive aid. With their help, you can prepare various extracts that act as a natural antiseptic. They fight viral diseases. Marigolds are used as an ingredient for making antibacterial soap. A decoction of marigolds is an excellent antiparasitic agent. To increase the effectiveness of treatment against parasites, it must be drunk on an empty stomach. A decoction of marigolds can help restore water-salt balance. This is an effective remedy for gout.

Flowers not only attract people with their beautiful appearance, but also with their healing properties. If you are interested in their beauty and attractiveness, then in the DonPion florist salon you can choose a suitable original bouquet for any occasion from the above and completely different colors.

The influence of colors on a person’s physical condition

The active components that are found in plants have a beneficial effect on all processes that occur inside a person. They help him cope with various diseases and eliminate inflammatory processes. However, the medicinal properties of plants do not end there. After all, they can affect the body not only due to their chemical composition, but also due to their external attractiveness.

There is a separate direction in the world called florotherapy. It involves the interaction of a person with flowers, during which the emotional state improves due to the impact on the human psyche. In contrast to the medicinal properties, in this case the effect is not rapid, since the effect is on changing everyday behavior and well-being.

The constant presence of flowers in the house can allow you, after a while, to begin to feel an improvement in your vitality and joyful state. After a few months, you can see your level of life satisfaction begin to increase. You will be in a good mood more often and experience a feeling of happiness.

It should also be noted that people are more happy when they are given bouquets of flowers instead of fruits or other banal gifts. If you give a person flowers, he can remain in a good mood for several days. Therefore, if you choose a gift for a birthday or any other holiday for a person near and dear to you, then in order to lift and maintain a good mood for a long period of time, you can give him a bouquet of flowers.

You can find the original composition in the “LoraShen” florist salon. We offer a wide selection of original designer bouquets, which are created by qualified florists. Our employees use various techniques and follow fashion trends in the field of floristry. This allows them to provide fashionable and stylish bouquets that will definitely not disappoint you with their beauty and attractiveness.