Unexpected use of flowers
Flowers are one of the most beautiful things in this world that make our lives happier in many ways. Since time immemorial, flowers have been serving us in the most beautiful ways. Their role in human life can be traced in our religious texts, folk tales, and ancient myths. Their presence can heighten the happiness in our lives, beautify our surroundings, and infuse a sense of serenity in our lives.
Flowers are more than just pretty faces. They have been used for centuries as sources of food, drink, medicines, and more; today, using flowers for these purposes is making a comeback. You may be surprised at some of the other practical ways that flowers can be used. I personally love making flower teas, crafts, and salads; I encourage you to try adding flowers to your diet and crafts as well.
Tea
Flowers have been used to make teas for centuries. Chamomile, jasmine, and bee balm flowers are just a few flowers that are used to make teas. Flowers, leaves, and roots from a variety of other plants can be used to make tea as well. These beverages often have health benefits in addition to being tasty drinks. I especially enjoy blooming teas, which are as beautiful as they are flavorful.
Medicine
There is a multitude of medicines and drugs made from plants, as you probably know; however, some are made from the actual flowers – not just the leaves or roots. Chamomile flowers are used in poultices for sprains and bruises as well as essential oils. Lavender flowers are widely used in aromatherapy for their calming properties. Hops flowers are used to make sedatives. Santonin, a type of wormwood, has flowers that are used to treat worms.
Food
Sometimes, flowers are so beautiful they look good enough to eat, and sometimes, you can! Edible flowers make a beautiful and surprising addition to salads, baked goods, and meals. Nasturtiums, chive blossoms, and violets are just a few flowers that add flavor and interest to salads. Squash flowers and dandelion flowers can be battered and fried. Lavender flowers are tasty added to cookies, while pansies and violas can be candied and used to decorate cakes. It is extremely important to make sure the flower you are eating is indeed edible, as many flowers will make you sick if you eat them. It is also important to make sure no pesticides have been used on the flowers you are going to eat.
Dyes
Many of the first dyes were made from flowers. Yarrow, calendula, saffron, and golden rod are just a few flowers that can produce a yellow dye in fabrics. Safflower produces a red or yellow dye, while foxglove produces chartreuse. Hollyhock flowers produce different colored dyes depending on the flower color.
Crafts
Don’t throw out that beloved bouquet! Dried flowers can be used to make a variety of crafts. Wreaths, potpourri, arrangements, collages, mobiles, and jewelry are just some of the things that you can make with dried flowers. One of the best ideas that I have encountered is to take petals or pressed flowers from a wedding bouquet to make resin jewelry. How romantic!
Air purifiers
Numerous studies have found that houseplants can reduce indoor air pollution. Benzene, formaldehyde, and hexane are just a few pollutants that plants can break down. Florist’s chrysanthemums and Gerbera daisies are just two flowering plants that are very effective at reducing indoor air pollution. In addition to filtering air, plants also increase humidity.
Beauty products
Flowers can be used to make many beauty products such as soaps, toners, and creams. If you have a lot of roses in your garden this summer, you may want to try making rose water toner, which helps tighten pores and cleanses skin-plus it smells heavenly! Dried flowers, such as lavender and chamomile, can also be added to handmade soaps or to bath water. Calendula flowers can be used to make an excellent lotion.
Companion Planting
Some flowers make great companions to other plants. Certain flowers repel insects away from other plants, or attract beneficial insects. For example, marigolds are known to repel nematodes and insects such as whiteflies and tomato hornworms. Planting them next to vegetables – especially tomatoes – can help protect those plants. Planting certain flowers and cover crops can increase soil fertility and act as a weed suppressant for other plants.
Clothing
When I think of wearing flowers, I usually think of wearing a corsage or hair accessory; However, some people take it to the next level. One man in China had a dress made of real, red roses made for his girlfriend for his wedding proposal! Fashion shows featuring clothing made of flowers are not uncommon and can be quite spectacular. On a more realistic note, linen and cotton are both made from flowering plants.
Floats
Have you ever watched the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day? Those spectacular floats are made of thousands of flowers. The average float is said to use approximately 100,000 flowers. Designing and building these elaborate floats takes months of work.
Pesticides
Flowers and insects seem to be a natural combination but but not always. Some plants are used to make pesticides. For example, one type of chrysanthemum flower is used to make pyrethrins, a powerful pesticide used to kill lice, flies, beetles, mosquitoes, and roaches. The citronella plant is another common insecticide; You have probably encountered it in the mosquito repellant aisle at the store.
Flowers are amazing and multifaceted (just like you!) Take the time to enjoy their many uses and share some stems with friends!
Flowers Make The Best Gifts
Flowers are the perfect Diwali gift to give to your loved ones. Shop varieties of flowers from Talash with same day delivery. Flowers are the true symbols of love, and thus, they are the perfect gift to give to your loved ones on special occasions.
You can make a flower delivery to anyone on almost every occasion because they are crowd-favorite. Whether you want to wish your friend a happy birthday or honor your mom on Mother’s day, a bouquet of flowers can never go wrong. Even if you’re going to surprise your boyfriend on Valentine’s day, you can choose flowers as a Valentine gift for him.
Flowers Make Decorations Heavenly
You can see flower decorations in every wedding ceremony or religious ceremony or even on other occasions too. Flowers can make any place heavenly by their presence. It is not only their beauty but their aromatic smell which can accentuate the glee of any merrymaking ceremony. People even love to decorate their houses with freshly picked flower arrangements.
Preserved flowers and plants are the best solutions for floral decoration. Their possibilities are endless, from a simple orchid to give a subtle touch of beauty to any environment to foliage, trees, and decorative indoor shrubs.
