Summer Flowers Healing Properties

Do you know the healing properties of summer flowers?

Here are a few to find and use this summer:

Echinacea - this flower's pretty pink petals attract bees, and looks stunning as part of a bouquet.
As a popular herb it can reduce your risk of catching a cold by an impressive 35%!
Echincea roots are used to boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and relieve the symptoms
of common respiratory illnesses.

Lavender - these beautifully scented purple flowers are used to aid relaxation, reduce anxiety and encourage sleep,
Sprinkle a few dried sprigs into a warm bath before bedtime or put them in a cloth bag and place under your pillow.

Calendula - also known as Marigold. Mix the anti-inflammatory oils from these sunny orange flowers into a topical treatment
(a cream or salve) and gently apply it to wounds, burns or rashes.
Calendula can be consumed as a tea to increase your antioxidant intake.

Rosehip - this small, round red fruit of the rose plant is an excellent source of vitamins. 
It can be used as a venous tonic, meaning it helps to improve the tone and structure of vein walls, preventing or treating varicose veins.

Aloe Vera - is well known for its benefits for the skin. Not only is it hydrating and moisturizing, it's also anti-inflammatory
used to soothe minor skin issues such as sunburn, eczema, dry skin, and bug bites.

Enjoy all these wonderful summer flowers and their healing ingredients.