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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Meaningful Flowers for Every Occasion



Moreover, every flower has a unique meaning and although there are plenty of florists who can offer reasonable flower bouquets, a single flower with the right message can help you win the heart of your dear one. Flowers come with different meanings and should be given on the right occasions only.

Here are the flowers with their different meanings:

Flowers for Love
Roses are the most common yet appropriate flowers to be given on romantic occasions such as ‘Valentine’s Day’ or on your beloved’s birthday. These are a good way to express your love in the simplest yet touching way. Red roses indicate romantic love whereas White carnations stand for devoted love.

Flowers for purity and faith
Lilies are popular flowers that are used on a number of occasions. Lilies symbolize faith and purity. Calla lilies- the white blossoms stand for beauty.

Flowers for good health
Sunflowers- the bright yellow flowers stand for adoration and indicate good health. These flowers can be used to say ‘get well soon’ to an ill friend or family member.

You can give flowers for any emotion that you experience and send them to the one whom you want to convey your feelings.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Roses and their Medicinal Value


As we know that Roses are one of the oldest cultivated flowers on the earth, these have been appreciated for several medicinal benefits too. A species of Asian rose is used in several traditional Chinese medicine formulas. Not only this, the ancient Romans, Greeks and Persians also availed the benefits of roses as medicines.

Roses and their medicinal value:

Rose Petals
In conventional medicinal remedies, rose petals are used for curing coughs and colds, diarrhea, sores, lethargy, nervous tension and painful joints. Rose petals are extensively used to prepare tonics and medicines for treating mouth sores and fever blisters.

Rose Water
Rosewater was invented by the Persian physician Ibn Sina and is today prescribed for treating problems such as eye irritations and to strengthen your heart.

Rose Oil
Rose oil, also known as rose attar or Otto is widely used to soothe any type of chapped and aggravated skin. Rose oils are used in Aromatherapy and are effective in relieving nervous tensions, depressions and anxieties.

Sending flowers as gifts on any occasion or simply without any reason is a great way to please your loved ones. Check out some of the most reputable online florists and choose the perfect flowers for your dear one.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Flowers - Playing their Different Roles


It is not easy to overlook how flowers are critical to our life and the nature. From farms to homes, shops to places of worship, various aspects of life depend on flowers. One can not deny the fact that flowers play different roles for different purposes. Let us know some of the most common uses of flowers.

Ecology: Many flowers provide nectar to thousands of insects, different species of birds and also to some bats. Flowers are not the only means of reproduction for plants but some flowers can also be consumed by animals.

Medicine: In folk medicine as well as in modern herbal remedies, flowers of several plants including linden, chamomile, lavender and many more are widely used to treat problems such as headaches, cramps, indigestion and eye sicknesses.

Perfumes: Flowers provide fragrances that are used to produce wide number of designer perfumes. Perfumes are further utilized for a variety of cosmetic as well as home applications- cleaners, bath products, room fresheners, deodorizers and air fresheners.

These are just a few universal uses of flowers. However, flowers have their unique meanings and they are used for thousands of purposes including ‘gifting’, for saying ‘Goodbye’, ‘Sorry’, ‘I Love You’ and much more.