Magnolia

Family: Magnolioideae

Place of origin: North America, Central America, the West Indies, East and Southeast of Asia

Brief introduction:
Magnolia is a large genus consisting of 210 species in the subfamily Magnolioideae of the family Magnoliaceae, which is believed to be dating back to 95 million years ago. The Magnolia flowers may be white, pink or purple with fragrant. Magnolias have a rich cultural tradition in China where references to their healing qualities go back thousands of years. Certain magnolia flowers, such as the buds of Magnolia liliflora, have been used to treat chronic respiratory infections, sinus infections, and lung congestion. Recently, magnolia bark has become incorporated into alternative medicine in the west where tablets made from the bark of M. officinalis have been marketed as an aid for anxiety, allergies, asthma, and weight-loss. Preliminary studies have suggested that compounds found in magnolia bark might have antibacterial and antifungal properties. To this day, however, there has never been a large scale study on the health effects of magnolia bark or flowers (Wikipedia.com).

Efficacy:

• Improve metabolism


• Beauty skin, anti-aging, the aid for sensitive skin


• Treat chronic respiratory infections, sinus infections, and lung congestion


• Antibacterial and antifungal


• Allay tiredness

Meaning: Nobility, Dignity, Perseverance, and the love and respect of nature

Caution: Keep in cool and dry environment, and keep away from children

Matches: Green tea

Quantities & Steeping: 1 teaspoon into hot water for 10 minutes, you can also drink with brown sugar or honey

Jasmine

Other name: Jasminum (from old French)

Place of Origin: the Old World



Brief introduction:
Jasmine is a very popular flower around the world, with about 200 species, especially in tropics because of its unique fragrance. Jasmine is believed to have originated in the Himalayas in western China, which is one of the most widely served teas in China, where it is called jasmine-flower tea, with complex producing processes of seven times of absorbing fragrance and flavor for four hours each time, then must be refired to prevent spoilage.
Jasmine flower and the essential oil extracted from the flower are being used extensively in cosmetics and perfumery, and as a calmative (relaxing properties, sedative) and aphrodisiac (intensifies sexual desire). Jasmine oil contains benzyl acetate, terpinol, jasmone, benzyl benzoate, linalool, several alcohols, and other compounds.



Efficacy:

• Calm nerves & ease pressure


• Diminish inflammation


• Reduce blood pressure


• Anti-aging


• Good for chronic bronchitis


• Prevent halitosis
  

Varieties, meaning and usages:

Philippines Jasmine-----------Be used to adorn religious images
Arabian Jasmine--------------Be used to make jasmine tea
Jasmine in Indonesia----------Is the most important flower in wedding ceremonies for ethnic Indonesians
Jasmine in Syria--------------Is the symbolic flower of Damascus
Jasmine in Thailand-----------A symbol of the mother
Jasmine in India--------------Is worn in the hair of ladies for its beauty and fragrance, and is used for flower decorations

Caution: Person who has toxin-tendency and who is in pregnancy should not drink it.

Matches: Rose, Mint, Rosemary, Marigold

Quantities & Steeping: 1 teaspoon (for one person), or 2-3 teaspoons (for more than one) into hot water for several minutes. Sugar or honey can be added in for personal preference. Enjoy the sweet smell before drinking.

Gomphrena

Scientific name: Gomphrena globosa

Common name: Globe amaranth



Place of origin: Central America (Panama to Guatemala)



Brief Introduction:
Gomphrena grows one to two feet tall and about a foot wide with stiff, erect branched stems. The individual flowers are inconspicuous, but the stiff, papery bracts that form the bulk of the structure are colorful and showy. They are very easy to grow, with the colors of lavender, orange, pink, purple, red, white. These colorful heads can be collected and dried for use in dried flower arrangements. Globe amaranth contains amino acid, Vitamin C & E, and many microelements for human body. It is good for relieving Asthma.

Efficacy:

• Anti-aging


• Asthma relieving


• Cough relieving


• Improved blood circulation
  

Meaning: Endure love

Caution:

• Don’t mix with other tea


• Keep the tea in a cool and dry environment, avoiding direct sunlight


• May cause slightly mental inactivity for non-Asthma people


• Person who is in pregnancy should not drink it
  

Matches: Best taken without mixing other tea

Quantities & Speeding: 3-5 grams with boiled water speeding for 3 minutes

Forgetmenot

Scientific name: Myosotis sylvatica

Place of Origin: Europe

Brief Introduction:
There are about fifty species of the Forget-Me-Not flower, with much variation. It is common in blue and purple. Many myths and legends are attached to the naming of the Forget-Me-Not flower. There is a Christian religious legend according to which the child Jesus Christ created forget-me-nots so that the generations to come would be able to see him and his mother Mary, on whose lap he was sitting. The most romantic legend as to how the Forget-Me-Not gained its name is a medieval legend. A knight was said to be choosing some flowers for his sweetheart, who was walking with him, when he fell into the river, due to the weight of his armor; the knight is said to have thrown the blue flowers to his sweetheart on the river bank crying, "Forget-Me-Not".

Efficacy:

• Nourish skin ,enhance immunity and improve metabolism with enrich Vitamin C


• Anti-aging & anti-wrinkle


• Brightening & spot reduction

Meaning: Faithfulness, Enduring love, True love

Caution: Please keep in cool and dry environment under 68°F, and keep out of reach of children.

Matches: Rose, Mint, Marigold, Rosemary, Jasmine, Semen oroxyli

Quantities & Speeding:
1 teaspoon with hot water speeding for 10 minutes, better taste with brown sugar or honey

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