Do Flowers Heal you?
Do
flowers have the power to heal your mind, body and soul? Yes, they do and this
is the topic we are going to discuss in this post. If you are feeling rather
low and depressed why not venture out and smell the pretty flowers? They work
magic and lift up your spirit.
The
great English bacteriologist, pathologist and homeopath believed that dew found
on flower petals had healing properties. Researchers at the Harvard University
found participants of a behavioral study who felt least positive in the early
hours of the day reported being happier and more energetic after looking up at
flowers first thing in the morning.
Flowers
and more so the floral scents trigger happy emotions, reduces anxiety,
increases feelings of compassion and satisfaction, boosts energy levels and
affects social behavior in a positive manner. According to Science Daily floral
scents begin as oils that are produced by the petals in most plants. These oils
evaporate easily in warm weather and so are called as volatile compounds.
Some
flowers were used for medicinal purposes since early times. Foxglove was used
as a treatment for cardiovascular diseases. The ancient Greeks used lily of
valley for heart conditions and dropsy. Dried lavender is used to aid sleep. A
drug obtained from lavender aids digestion, relieves flatulence and acts as
antiseptic.

Flowers
are not only objects of beauty. The flowers as well as the floral scents lift
your spirit and heal your mind, body and soul. Just place a bouquet of flowers
in your kitchen or living room or in the place you spend most of your time and
see the magic it creates in your life.
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