The Healing Benefits of Flowers

Flowers are a universal love language. They say I love you, I miss you, I am thinking of you, Thank you, and so much more. They're beautiful and sexy, calming yet mood boosting, they are everything we can't express in words alone. But did you know that flowers aren't just good to look at? Many flowers are edible and have medicinal properties as well (of course not all flowers are, make sure any plant you eat is nontoxic and edible before consuming). Flowers can be added to teas, tinctures, salads, powdered and baked into bread and desserts or added to drinks like smoothies, plus much more! Just as flowers add a layer of joy and love to a room, adding them to your drinks and food can bring them to the next level. Below is just a short list of some of our favorites!

Flowers for Medicinal Purposes

Rose (Rosa spp.) reduces stress, uplifts the spirit, and eases heartache, roses help you to connect to your heart. Rose helps to tighten and tone the gut lining as well as our skin (think rosewater), and other organs. Make sure you buy roses meant for consumption though and not potpourri. Try it in our Beautiful You tea blend.

Lavender (Lavandula augustifolia) One of the most famous flowers, well known for its relaxing and calming properties that eases tension and stress. Lavender is also helpful in easing headaches and is also extremely beneficial for most skin problems such as burns, rashes, bites and irritations. 

Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) eases stress and anxiety and boosts mood while supporting the central nervous system and brain function. Butterfly pea also helps boosts the immune system and decreases inflammation. 

Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is amazing for dry, itchy skin, rashes and irritations. It helps speed tissue healing after injuries. These cheery yellow/orange flowers are soothing to the gut, supportive to the immune system and is superb in helping detoxify the lymphatic system. Try it in our nourishing Beautiful You tea blend.

Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) helps with digestion, easing bloating and gas. Cornflowers reduce inflammation which may help ease arthritis and IBS symptoms.

Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) helps to relax the nervous system, relieving stress and anxiety. It also helps with cleansing the lymphatic system, 

Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) Chamomile tea is one of the most well-known and consumed herb. Most are introduced to it as a gentle and relaxing way to wind down and get a good night's sleep. But Chamomile is also amazing at helping to improve our digestive systems, easing bloating, expelling gas, pain and bloating. It's gentle enough for all ages, easing colic and teething and effective when used on rashes. Try our Sleep Easy tea blend.

Violet (Viola odorata) This beautiful little flower found all over fields and lawns is not just good for animals to graze on. For humans, violets are useful in coughs and respiratory irritations, and swollen lymph nodes.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or on any medication consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new diet or supplement. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any illness or disease.