Flower Power: The Healing Power of Flowers

[Guest guest]

Good Morning!

 

This week I will be discussing the work and energy behind " Flower

Power " . Not only is it a phrase from the 60's associated with peace and the

hippie movement, I find the phrase, itself empowering! So this week I am going

to explore the nature of " Flower Power " !

 

Flower Power: The Healing Power of Flowers

 

Dandelion: Dandelion Root can be made into a bitter tea (don’t sweeten it, the

bitterness is how it works – you’ll get use to it) as an excellent tonic for the

liver and blood purifier. Dandelion roots are very high in vitamins and

minerals. The common dandelion is an unusually nutritious food. Its leaves

contain substantial levels of vitamins A, C, D, and B complex as well as iron,

magnesium, zinc, potassium, manganese, copper, choline, calcium, boron, and

silicon. Worldwide, the root of the dandelion has been used for the treatment of

a variety of liver and gallbladder problems. Other historical uses of the root

and leaves include the treatment of breast diseases, water retention, digestive

problems, joint pain, fever, and skin diseases. The most active constituents in

dandelion appear to be eudesmanolide and germacranolide, substances unique to

this herb.

 

Jasmine: Jasmine is a bold, sweet scent. Jasmine is the greatest aphrodisiac of

all. These night blooming flowers are picked at their height to bring out one of

the most sexy scents. Associated throughout history with the compassionate

Goddess of the Moon, Jasmine, grown along the Nile in ancient Egypt, is

represented Isis, the Egyptian Mother Goddess who held the secrets of fertility,

magic and healing.

 

Milk Thistle: Milk Thistle is the best in cleaning our blood and liver and is a

traditional way to get our health back on track and revitalize and nourish our

entire internal ecological system from the ravages of winter. Milk Thistle is an

excellent cleansers for the liver. Cleansing is one of the more important roles

of Milk Thistle as it helps to prevent a host of problems our bodies can acquire

from internal and external toxic overload.

 

Patchouli: Patchouli is a sweet, earthy scent. Its smell is intense and spicy.

From an energetic point of view, Patchouli, like Jasmine, is warm and yet

anti-inflammatory in action. It combines a calmative property with a gentle

stimulating effect that uplifts the spirit! Patchouli is a sweet and grounding

harmonizing fragrance!

 

Neroli: Neroli is distilled from bitter orange trees. It has a refreshing, spicy

aroma and is known for its sensual, exotic effect. Neroil oil is emotionally

unifying and soothes with harmonizing effects. Described as both sensual and

spiritual, Neroli helps to restablish the link between a disconnected mind and

body. Neroli paves the way for a gradual release and allows us to recall hope

and joy!

 

Rose: The Mother of All Flowers, the Rose has amazing powers of love, trust and

self acceptance. Roses are representative of faith, hope and love and has the

qualities to restore the very center of one's being. A gentle tonic of the

heart, Rose oil's psychological properties lie mainly in its effect on the mind,

the center of our emotional being. Rose oil calms and supports the heart and

helps to nourish the soul!

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.

Peacefulmind.com

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