Introduction

During the Victorian age, flower selection and arrangement had a symbolic and emotional meaning, for example, dark crimson roses were symbols of eternal love conveying an expression of deep and abiding affection, while white roses and Arum lilies were symbols of peace, purity and forgiveness

Let’s explore the many blessings for mind, body and soul that Nature’s cornucopia of flowers pour over us, if we’re aware, willing to listen, hear, smell, taste and sense the varied and rich, secret language of flowers, for those with eyes to see and a wide open hearts to receive….

Floriography, the secret language of flowers (refer also to book of same name written by Samantha Gray), is a way of deciphering or decoding the communication of plants with the human being. The arrangement, scent and colours of flowers and other parts of plants, have been associated with symbolic meaning over thousands of years and practiced by many traditional cultures in Europe, Asia, North – and South America and Africa.

Medicinal Healing Properties of Flowers

GENTLE CELLULAR VIBRATIONAL HEALING FROM GOD/SOURCE PHARMACY.

Flowers are beautiful, expressing the Fibonacci Principle perfectly as nature’s mandalas. They also have many healing abilities for humans and animals, as they gently restore physiology.

Flowers are not only beautiful to look at, smell and use for creative activities, they have countless well researched healing properties (e.g. Bach Flower Remedies and herbal infusions), nutritional, as well as tasty, edible (think of Calendula, Nasturtiums, peonies, pansies) and Lavender flowers), food enhancing benefits.

Flowers like Chamomile tea and infusions can be used to calm the nervous system in anxiety. For pain and inflammation, Calendula wash can be used for eye rinses and Arnica for muscle and joint swelling and redness.

Rose, rose geranium, neroli and orange blossom provide soothing, healing scent and nourishment in skin care products.

Flowers are rich in antioxidants that clear up free radicals, slow down the ageing process and accelerate wound healing.

Raw honey is bees’ contribution to bring us the sweetness and nutrition of flowers through collection of the pollen from many seasonal flowers, such as the many Fynbos flowers during the various seasons of the year.

Flower therapy, or essence therapy, is a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It’s based on the idea that flowers have a healing vibrational energy. The practice uses flower essences, which are liquids infused with a flower’s energy. They’re also called flower remedies.

3 Examples

1.Echinacea purpurea or Purple Coneflower is a fond favourite of mine, as Ginko biloba and Echinacea purpurea were the first plant guides that lead me on the way of natural medicine in 1998. It is used as a natural antibiotic, immune system supporter and for tis effectivity against parasites. It can be used as a tincture, tea, capsules, homeopathic remedies and even nasal sprays

2. Roses: used for heart health and to curb runaway, renegade inflammation for skin (cuts, bruises, irritation) and body (joint and muscle pain, upset tummy).

The petals and hips (the rose fruit) are also high in vitamin C and range of antioxidants. Rose essential oil, or a rose blend oil, syrup, rose water for food flavouring, tinctures, tea and infusions can be used. Rose syrup can be used for coughs and cold symptoms.

Make your own rose and lavender syrup with raw Fynbos honey:

Prepare a tea with lavender flowers and rose petals (about a cup of each) and cut some of the rose hips finely.  Add to water in a pot and bring to boil. Remove from heat and cover with lid. Allow tea to cool down to ‘warm’ (about 15 minutes) to prevent the honey from losing its healing properties. Add the honey to taste and stir well. Strain through mesh or sieve, pour into glass jar, seal tightly and store in fridge for up to 1 month.

3.Lavender: used for relaxation, distress and insomnia. Tea or essential oil can be used. Lavender flowers are used for its aroma and flavour in food and flower potpourri.

And now…… some really great news!

Healing Gardens will be launched and established at the Sweet Solutions for Summer Seminar on Sat. 21 Sept. 10h00-13h00 at Wonderland Lifestyle Nursery in Sandbaai, Hermanus and at Yogasteps in Moreletta Park, Pretoria on Sat. 12 Oct. 11h00. Each participant will plant the seeds of flowers and be a part of this wonderful endeavour, where only gentle, healing flowers’ seed will be planted to symbolise healing for all of us. Come join us to celebrate the new life of Spring and flowering of Summer. Call me, Dr Arien, on 083 731 2049 to book your space.

Tranquility and inner peace are our grace and gratitude for blessings.

Health & Happiness Book

In ‘Health & Happiness’, Dr Arien explores the connection between stress and good health, and emphasises an holistic mind, body, soul approach to everyday living.    She then explores healthy nutrition and the correct use of food state natural supplements, with specific consideration of the needs for every body system. She provides well researched information on herbal remedies and flower-based remedies and practical info on antioxidants, cholesterol, cancer and cellular communication.