Flowers for well-being!

Experts have revealed that flowers have the potential to heal and restore the body and mind, as some chemical compounds present in flowers work similar to synthetic chemicals in some drugs.

For instance some chemical compounds in rosemary works best for Alzheimer's disease, due to which the flower is also recognized as the herb of remembrance. Then certain compounds present in the mint group of herbs too possess such medicinal values that help to prevent the breakdown of vital messenger chemicals in the brain.

From the traditional times various cultures have realized that flowers if used in bathing can help cleanse unwelcome spirits and invite prosperity. Abroad there is a belief that on placing rose petals over one’s eyes it helps in fast recovery from fatigue.

Nowadays various products are being introduced in the market which is based on flower extracts from a health and wellness perspective.

Some of the latest being hibiscus-vanilla flavored bottled-water, teas made with hibiscus, as the flower is said to aid digestion, possibly lower blood sugar and strengthen one's immune system. Then fewer companies have also come up with herbal bath versions which incorporate linden flowers, traditionally meant to soothe frazzled nerves, ease anxiety and diminish the effects of flu and cold.

Further jasmine, holds a cooling nutritive herb quality generally used as a tonic for women; elder flowers are used to help fight cold and flu; hops, a great sleep aid and sedative; lavender, an excellent cure for stress and red clover for a healthy lymphatic function.

The list is endless but one thing is for sure that the practical results of the flower treatments have made most people accept that flowers can lift the human psyche as well as heart and that people are now bound to accept the real value of flower therapies.