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Medicinal Uses for 15 Flowers

Nature has given us a variety of things like flowers fruits and more, that make us happy and pleasant. Flowers are one of the most beautiful things of nature. Some use flowers are for worshiping God and some use flowers for decorating themselves. Apart from the traditional uses, flowers have medicinal uses too. Here are 15 of them.

Begonia

  1. Use the infusion made with Begonia flowers for eliminating toxins from the body.
  2. The infusion helps in promoting blood circulation.
  3. Rub the flower on burns, pains and toxic sores.

Calendula

  1. Use the essence of Calendula for relieving from menstruation pain, sore throats and tonsillitis.
  2. Apply it on cancer sores and wounds for quick healing.

California Poppy

  1. It treats insomnia, nervous tension and anxiety.
  2. It relieves from menstrual cramps and pain.

Chrysanthemum

  1. The drink made with this flower cures cold and fevers.
  2. Apply the drink with a cotton ball over the eyes for relieving the inflammations.
  3. The drink relieves from headaches and hypertensions.

Corn flower

  1. Rub the essence over the eyes for relieving conjunctivitis and strain.
  2. Use the stem facial of this flower for facial skin eruptions and acne.

Dandelion

  1. The infusion made with dandelion treats anemia, jaundice and nervousness.
  2. It also purifies the blood.

Honey suckle

  1. Gargling with the essence of this flower relieves sore throat.
  2. It is also effective for all inflammatory conditions.
  3. The blossoms are rich in antiviral and antibacterial properties.
  4. The leaves and stems of this flower are useful for arthritis.

Hyssop

  1. Gargling with the essence of this flower relieves sore throat and reduces inflammation.
  2. It relieves from cold and flu.
  3. Rubbing with the essence on cuts and bruises heals them.

Nasturtium

  1. The infusion of this flower cures cold, influenza.
  2. It fights against reproductive and urinary tract infections.
  3. It fights against bacterial infections and respiratory infections.

Plum flowers

  1. This flower is useful in curing cough and diarrhea
  2. The smoke of this fruit is effective against parasites.
  3. It is helpful in stopping ulcers.

Rose

  1. Chew the petals for improvement in blood circulation.
  2. The petals act as anti-depressive agents.
  3. The petal tea cleanses the liver and gall bladder.
  4. Infusion of this flower improves the efficiency of lungs.

Sunflower

  1. The infusion of this flower relieves from menstruation pain and ulcers.
  2. Gargling with the infusion relieves sore throat and tonsillitis.
  3. It is a remedy for cancer sores.

Valerian

  1. This flower relieves from anxiety and insomnia.
  2. It is a remedy for migraines, tension headaches and rheumatic pains.
  3. The essence of this flower relieves from muscle and menstrual cramps.

Viola

  1. Apply the essence of this flower to cure eczema and varicose veins.
  2. Take the infusion of this flower regularly to cure from coughs and bronchitis.
  3. It is useful for urinary problems and cystic.

Yarrow

  1. Use the infusion of this flower for upper respiratory phlegm.
  2. Use it externally as a wash for eczema.
  3. It is a remedy for cold and flu.
  4. Smell this flower for hay fever and mild asthma.
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Comments (9)
#1 by IcyCucky, Nov 11, 2007
Valli,

This is a wonderful article. I'm keeping on learning new things every day. Thank you!
#2 by kiki, Nov 11, 2007
thanks for the information. It's really amazing how much important and useful plants and flowers are.
#3 by valli, Nov 11, 2007
Thank you very much for your appreciation Icy and Kiki.
#4 by Jodi, Nov 12, 2007
I heard that rosewater was good for your face. My daughter bought some, but had an allergic reaction to it. She is allergic to all flowers. Is there a way to overcome this, so that she can gain the benefits from flowers?
#5 by valli, Nov 13, 2007
@Jodi

What kind of allergy is that? Many people are allergic to pollen in the flowers. If its that kind of allergy, then infusions and decoctions of flowers wouldnt trigger any allergic response. But going by the fact that she is even allergic to rosewater, im not very sure. I dont think there is any one method that can make your daughter overcome all the allergies, but there are specific poses in yoga that can help people with some kind of allergies.
#6 by Jodi, Nov 14, 2007
Hi Valli,
I never knew yoga was a means to helping allergies. I was also surprised she had such a strong response from the rosewater. It is such a shame. Thanks for the idea, I will have to try it.
#7 by valli, Nov 15, 2007
Jodi, There is nothing shameful about having an allergy! I will also search for more remedies for combating allergies, and will let you know if I find something useful. Cheers!
#8 by Jodi, Nov 20, 2007
Hi Valli,
I am not ashamed that she has allergies, I just feel bad that she can't enjoy all these things. Thanks so much for looking it up for me. I can't wait to hear what you find.
#9 by MOHAMMED MAJDALAWI, May 1, 2008
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