Let a thousand flowers bloom

Nature has bestowed us with many beautiful creations.Flowers are one of them. Flowers symbolises love,esteem ,joy ,peace,hope,friendship..They reflect every aspect of our lives.Besides their scenic beauty , they are medically important too and can be used to treat our -day -today health problems.Some of the flowers which can be commonly used are listed below….

Begonia
Family:Begoniaceae
· The infusion of flowers helps in promoting blood circulation.
· Rub the flower on burns, and toxic sores.

Calendula (pot marigold)
Family:Asteraceae
· Use the essence for relieving from menstruation pain, sore throats ,tonsillitis.
· Apply it on cancer sores and wounds for quick healing.

Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy )
Family:Papaveraceae
· It treats insomnia, nervous tension and anxiety.
· It relieves from menstrual cramps and pain.

Chrysanthemum
Family:Asteraceae
· The drink made with this flower cures cold and fevers.
· Apply the drink with a cotton ball over the eyes for relieving the inflammations.
· The drink relieves from headaches and hypertensions.

Centaurea cyanus (Corn flower)
Family:Asteraceae
· Rub the essence over the eyes for relieving conjunctivitis and strain.
· Use the stem facial of this flower for facial skin eruptions and acne.

Taraxacum (Dandelion)
Family: Asteraceae
· The infusion made with dandelion treats anemia, jaundice and nervousness.
· It also purifies the blood.

Lonicera (Honey suckle)
Family:Caprifoliaceae
· Gargling with the essence of this flower relieves sore throat.
· It is also effective for all inflammatory conditions.
· The blossoms are rich in antiviral and antibacterial properties.
· The leaves and stems of this flower are useful for arthritis.

Hyssopus ( Hyssop)
Family:Lamiaceae
· Gargling with the essence of this flower relieves sore throat and reduces inflammation.
· It relieves from cold and flu.
· Rubbing with the essence on cuts and bruises heals them.

Rosa (Rose)
Family:Rosaceae
· Chew the petals for improvement in blood circulation.
· The petals act as anti-depressive agents.
· The petal tea cleanses the liver and gall bladder.
· Infusion of this flower improves the efficiency of lungs.

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)
Family: Asteraceae
· The infusion of this flower relieves from menstruation pain and ulcers.
· Gargling with the infusion relieves sore throat and tonsillitis.
· It is a remedy for cancer sores.

Valeriana officinalis (Valerian)
Family:Valerianaceae
· This flower relieves from anxiety and insomnia.
· It is a remedy for migraines,tension,and rheumatic pains.
· The essence of this flower relieves from muscle cramps.

Viola (violets, pansies or heartsease)
Family:Violaceae
· Apply the essence of this flower to cure eczema and varicose veins.
· Take the infusion of this flower regularly to cure from coughs and bronchitis.
· It is useful for urinary problems and cystic.