More Than Aromatherapy: The Hidden Powers of Flowers

No matter how small a flower is, it is still a flower. No matter how far away a flower is, it is still visible. You might think that flowering is simply a precursor to the propagation of a species, but flowers have a much greater meaning.

In the West, the language of flowers is determined by the legends related to the characteristics of the flower. Forsythia means purity and a clean heart, cherry blossoms mean purity and simplicity, azaleas mean faith, innocence, and moderation, and magnolias mean grace, respect, and love of nature.

In addition to these, each flower contains human emotions and virtues such as virtue, passionate love, unrequited love, betrayal, secret relationship, passion, slave of love, simple heart, sadness, eternal love, etc. Perhaps this is why people borrow the power of flowers when expressing sadness, joy, love, friendship, etc.

The efficacy of flowers is not limited to this. Some flowers are used as excellent medicines. Among the herbs, Honeysuckle flower(금은화, 金銀花, Jin Yin Hua) are effective in stopping coughs, removing pus, and treating inflammation. Dandelion(민들레, 蒲公英, Pu Gong Ying) is effective in clearing wind-heat(風熱), treating boils, and reducing fever. Pagoda Tree Flower(괴화, 槐花, Huai Hua) have the effect of stopping bleeding. Inula flower(선복화, 旋覆花, Xuan Fu Hua) are effective in removing phlegm and Chinese trumpet creeper(능소화, 凌霄花) used for uterine fibroids and various gynecological diseases.

There are some things that have a therapeutic effect not only as medicine but also just by keeping them nearby. Baby's Breath(안개꽃, 满天星) calms the surrounding environment and helps you sleep well when placed indoors. Balloon flower(길경, 桔梗,Jie Geng)calms anxious and tense minds. Dendrobium (덴파레 석곡석, 石斛, Shi Hu) give off a gentle fragrance when they bloom and are said to be effective for asthma caused by stress. Blue spray boosts energy and suppresses increased appetite.

It is said that bracken fern (고사리, 蕨菜) helps relieve stress and boost immunity, and the subtle scent of roses (장미꽃, 薔薇, Mei Gui Hua) relieves fatigue and improves mood. Margaret Daisy(마가렛) reduces fever and removes toxins, and has a calming effect when inhaled when the heart is pounding or breathing is short. Sandersonia(Chinese Lantern Lily) warms the body and mind, and Acacia is effective for loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting due to colds. Freesia has the effect of lowering blood pressure, and Tulip calms anxiety and relieves anxiety.

All plants and animals in this world can be used as medicine. Being able to be used as medicine means that it has its own unique properties. For some diseases, the roots of the plant are used, for some diseases, the stems are used, for some diseases, the leaves are used, and all of these have different uses.

The roots are located at the bottom and have a strong power to absorb nutrients and water and send them up the stem, so they have a strong upward force, and the stem has the ability to communicate, so it is used for diseases where communication is impossible. The seeds have a downward nature, so they are used when energy needs to be sent down.

If you think about when flowers can be used, I think they can be used for diseases that occur when one cannot express one's true nature or true meaning. If you compare a person's face to a flower, flowers can also be used for diseases of the face. There are many uses for flowers, but I think the most effective flowers in the world are those used to make the hearts of loved ones happy. Think of someone you love today and prepare some flowers for them.

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