Carnation Flower

Scientific name: Dianthus carryophyllus

Place of origin: Mediterranean region, Eurasia

Brief introduction:
The carnation's history dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times, when it was used in art and décor. Christians believe that the first carnation bloomed on earth when Mary wept for Jesus as he carried his cross. The carnation is referred to one of the world’s oldest flower varieties with numerous colors and each color of carnation has a different meaning. Due to the fact that carnations last long even when cut, the carnation has throughout its rich history been one of the most popular in different occasions as well, especially Mother's Day and weddings.

Efficacy:

• Improved blood circulation and metabolism


• Anti-aging


• Adjusted internal secretion properties


• Spot reducing and anti-wrinkle


• Helped relaxing


• Stimulated appetite


• Curative effect in headache, toothache and cough

Meaning:

General color------Fascination, Distinction, and Love
Pink---------------Mother’s Love, Gratitude
Light Red----------Admiration
Dark Red----------Deep love and Affection
White-------------Pure love and good luck
Striped------------Regret, Refusal
Green-------------St. Patrick's Day
Purple------------Capriciousness, the death of a loved one in France
Yellow------------Disappointment, Dejection

Caution: Please keep in cool and dry environment, and keep out of reach of children.

Matches: Forgetmenot, Violet, Rose, Peony

Quantities and Steeping: 3-4 pieces into hot water for 3 minutes

Rose

Scientific name: Rosa

Place of origin: Northern Persia

Brief introduction:
Roses for the longest time have enjoyed the honor of being the most popular flowers in the world, which with over 100 species and come in a variety of colors, size, fragrance and other attributes. The Rose is most popularly known as the flower of love, particularly Red Rose.
Rose has a long history in its use in folk remedies, especially in the area of skincare. It is suitable for all skin types, but it is especially valuable for dry, sensitive or aging skins. It has a tonic and astringent effect on the capillaries just below the skin surface, which makes it useful in diminishing the redness caused by enlarged capillaries. The rose also offers a soothing property to the nerves and emotional /psychological state of mind. It is regarded as a mild sedative and anti-depressant. It is increasingly used in treatments for conditions of stress: nervous tension, peptic ulcers, heart disease, among others. There is indication that rose essence may also positively influence digestion, bile secretion, womb disorders and circulation. In addition, a tea made with rose petals (pour 150 ml of boiling water over 1 /2 grams of rose petals) often soothes a mild sore throat. Rose hips (the flowers which have swollen to seed) are an excellent source of vitamins A, B3, C, D and E. They also contain bioflavonoid, citric acid, flavonoid, fructose, malic acid, tannins and zinc. Taken in the form of tea they are good for infections, particularly bladder infections. Rose hip tea is also used in the treatment of diarrhea. It is an especially good source of vitamin C. (source from http://www.rosemagazine.com/)

Efficacy:

• Anti-aging, anti-wrinkle & spot reduction


• Mind sedative & anti-depressant


• Improve digestion, circulation & metabolism


• Treatments for nervous tension, peptic ulcers, bile secretion & womb disorders
  

Meaning:

Red Rose-------Deep emotions - be it love, longing or desire. Respect, Admiration or Devotion
Heartfelt Regret and Sorrow (deep red rose)
White Roses-------Purity, Chastity, Innocence, Sympathy, Humility
Yellow Roses------Exuberance, Friendship, Caring
Pink Roses--------Admiration, Joy, Gratitude, Appreciation, Elegance & Grace
Orange Roses-----Passion, Energy, Intense desire, Pride, Fervor, Fascination
Lavender Roses----Love at first sight, Regal majesty, Splendor, Adoration
Blue Roses---------Unattainable, Mysterious,
Green Roses-------Harmony, Opulence, Fertility, Peace, Tranquility
Best wishes for a prosperous new life or wishes for recovery of good health
Black Roses-------Death, Farewell, the death of the relationship

Caution:

• Please keep in dry and cool environment.


• Person with constipation should not drink it frequently


• Woman in pregnancy should not drink it
  

Matches: Violet, Mint, Marigold, Rosemary

Quantities & Steeping: 8-10 grams into hot water for at least 3 minutes, longer if desired

Enjoyable, Colorful and Tasty

What words will come up to your mind when people mentioned "herbal tea"? Bitter, medicine or old-fashioned? But what about we change that to "flower tea"? Instead, the words "fragrant and fresh" will pop up.

Many people have the wrong impression about herbal tea. There are lots of out-dated expressions here in U.S. "Long history, old-fashioned, and medical use" were labeled to the herbal tea. Are they right? Yes, they are. But not all. Do you know that flower tea can be colorful as cocktail? Do you know flower tea is more tasty than coffee? Do you know that enjoying flower tea is like enjoying a beautiful art?

As a matter of fact, herbal teas can be made with fresh or dried flowers, leaves, seeds or roots. I started to drink flower teas four years ago when flower teas began being popular in China. Though China has long history in drinking tea. Only jasmine tea and chrysanthemum tea were widely drunk in China, while varieties of herbal teas was widely spread in Europe for centuries. The first flower tea I learned was rose tea. I was so astonished to hear that the vitamin C in 3-5 roses was greater than in an orange. Though my parents had planted plenty of roses in our garden, I never thought that rose was the "queen of beauty" that contained so many vitamins that needed in women's body.

But the first time I realized the efficacy of flower teas was after drinking peach flowers, which was a cure for constipation. It was very clear in my mind that I had instant reaction in 15 minutes after drinking 5 peach flowers. (I had to run to the restroom, ha ha!)

Then I started to try different kind of flower teas. I found out that it was very beautiful when steeping flower teas. I cannot tell how amazing to watch the flowers blossoming in the water. It's like watching a very handsome guy, which you cannot take your eyes off him. More interesting is, like fruit drinks and cocktails, it can have ample of colors with different flower teas or combinations. Moreover, you not only can smell and taste the great fragrance the flower teas bring to you, with adding fruit or honey, it also can be a very tasty drink that contains multiple vitamins and nutrition for your body.

Flower tea is a drink that combines fragrance, color, and taste. I am sincerely inviting all health concerned friends to enjoy the life with flower teas.

To all healthy concerned friends

Do you want to be healthy with as less cost as possible? Of course, you do.

Do you know you can be beauty and healthy without any artificial and chemical products? Possibly you do.

Do you know all nutrition you need for your body can be absorbed from your daily foods and drinks? Maybe you do.

Do you know your inappropriate eating habits are killing healthy cells in your body every day?

If you know all the above, then why don’t you change your living style beginning from eating habits?

Live natural! Beauty natural!

In this blog, we encourage Food Therapy, or named Dietotherapy. Food Therapy is believed from China, which dates back from as early as 2000 BC. Up until turn of the century, food therapy was widely practiced as a way of healing the sick and keeping the healthy well. Food therapy is not an instant heal. It is a long-lasting cell renewal process that keeps your body stay well. But you will be astonished about the effect and feel renascence after several months after the change of eating habits.

Here we first introduce a new healthy drink-Flower Tea (known as Herbal Tea), which was the new rising star in healthy drink market.