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  MEDICINAL FLOWERS AND THEIR BENEFITS 

For many years,medical practitioners have long acknowledged the properties of certain flowers. One of the greatest advantages is that flowers and plants offer natural medicinal properties. These are some of the flowers used for medicines;

Rose: Roses contain Vitamin C and are very safe for human consumption. The petals can be eaten raw to increase blood circulation, and is good for the skin especially the face. 

Sunflower: Consuming a drink made from sunflower helps with ulcers and menstrual cramps. It is also used for gargling in the throats if there is sore throats. 

Begonia: Begonia can be prepared in several different ways. An infusion made by soaking the flowers in hot water helps to relieve headaches and rid the body from toxins. The crushed flowers and leaves can also be rubbed directly on the skin to heal pains, sores and burns.

Carnation: Carnation petals can be brewed to make an excellent tea to reduce stress and fatigue. It also has a healing effect on the skin and can bring down boils.

Jasmine: Sweets exotic from jasmine flowers do not only make delicious tea, but they also help in digestive issues, and stomach ulcers. Sipping this tea helps to relieve depression and anxiety. 

These are some of the medicinal flowers used for medicine. And this remedies and medicines made from flowers are cheaper than drugs marketed by pharmaceutical companies. In conclusion I will entreat everybody to learn how to use or make herbal medicine because they are the best.


NAME: WENNITA AYESU
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