The Power of Herbs & Flowers
NOTE: Do not use herbs without guidance from a licensed homeopathic practitioner or doctor.
Bupleurum — Some studies suggest that it may also support immune health, boost mood, and fight inflammation
Bupleurum
Butcher’s Broom (Ruscus) — Roots traditionally used to aid circulation and treat inflammation.
Ruscus
Carnations — Some cultures believe carnations can help relieve muscle spasms, improve heart health, calm the nervous system and increase the production of sweat.
Spray Carnations
Craspedia — In traditional medicine, they have been used for their anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, while modern herbal medicine may utilize them for their potential diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Craspedia
Lavender — Scent helps with digestion, oil can be used as an antiseptic. Native to the Western Mediterranean basin.
Hypericum Berry (St. John’s Wort) — Can be used as an antidepressant.
Hypericum Berry Blooming
Mini Green Hydrangea — Hydrangea root has been used for hundreds of years to treat urinary conditions like prostate and bladder infections, enlarged prostate, and kidney and bladder stones. However, test-tube and animal research only back up its use as a possible way to protect your kidneys from injury.
Mini Green Hydrangea
Mint — Helps with digestion, migraines and bad breath. Best taken as tea (not the oil).
Mint
Roses ‘Faith’ — Rose hip and rose petal teas are beneficial for aiding digestions, reducing anxiety, soothing cramps and reducing inflammation.
Roses
Rosemary — Improves circulation and is an anti-inflammatory. Studies show that marinades with rosemary help eliminate some carcinogens in grilled meat. (Source: New York Times)
Rosemary
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Where to Purchase Edible Flowers
Gourmet Sweet Botanicals
Online shipper of edible greens, flowers and more! From their website: “We have selected the finest growers located in San Diego, California, which boasts the ideal growing climate, resulting in a superior quality product and excellent availability. These products are harvested, packed and shipped the same day from the farm to ensure the utmost in color, freshness & flavor.”
Flowers available include borage, begonia, calendula, carnation, hibiscus and more! Check out their entire collection of edible flowers grown in California.
Books About Healing & Edible Flowers and Plants
100 Plants That Heal -- by Gérard Debuigne, François Couplan
Discover how to use common medicinal plants and natural beauty products for healing and self-care with this sumptuously illustrated guide.
Best Roses, Herbs and Edible Flowers
This book takes the guesswork out of gardening with the easiest-to-grow and best-performing roses, herbs, and edible flowers.
The Drunken Botanist — by Amy Stewart
The Essential, New York Times–Bestselling Guide to Botany and Booze
Botanical Baking — by Juliet Sear
Learn what flowers are edible and great for flavour, how to use, preserve, store and apply them including pressing, drying and crystallising flowers and petals.
Teas that Help Calm, Digest, Focus and More
There are many natural teas that feature ingredients like peppermint, dandelion root, chamomile, and licorice root, which can help with digestion and soothe upset stomachs. Explore creative blends like Lavender Mint and Ginseng Oolong. from a company called The Artful Tea based in Sante Fe, New Mexico.
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