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Medallion for Dandelion

2010-12-30T20:43:00.000-08:00

Being well-known as the family of Asteraceae, Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has very small flowers in its head flower. So, there is no surprise that they enjoy flying with the wind and travel like tiny parachute. The common name Dadelion is taken from French, dent-de-lion. It means lions' tooth. They call so due to the fact that it has shiny leaves without hairs and they cut into jagged canine teeth of lion.This flower can be found in meadow, pasture, waste ground and the like. Usually, they bloom in the early months of summer.

As for the medicinal use, dandelion is often considered valuable herbs. Since the flower contains vitamin A, B complex, C, and D. Besides, various minerals such as iron, potassium and zinc are contained in this tiny flower. Their leaves are used for fine tune the flavor of spring salad, sandwiches and teas. More importantly, the leaves function to produce diuretic effect. Meanwhile, their root is one of ingredients of wine and can be wholesome addition to coffee production. They serve as antiviral agent, appetite stimulant, digestive aid, etc.

In terms of medicinal form, dandelion can be found in plentiful forms. They are available in the form of both fresh and dried. They could be liquid extract, tablets, capsules or tincture.

In brief, Dandelion deserves getting medallion for its culinary and medicinal use; and of course for its beauty.

Beautiful Toxic

2010-12-30T03:36:00.000-08:00

Have you ever believed that sometimes beauty exists for camouflage? Probably, you won't trust it until you get acquaintance with Daffodil. It is a sort of flower with paralyzing charm. Its flossy floral leaves waves to over million dumb insects. With its central trumpet, it is able to enchant a flock of beetles, making them hypnotized.

According to some literature, this wonderful flower has scientific name Narcissus.It contains alkaloid poison lycorine, mostly in the bulb, but also in its leaves. Such kind of poison may cause dermatitis. Regarding to that, Wikipedia reported that on May 1, 2009 students in Gorseland Primary School, Suffolk, England suffered from "daffodil itch" after they added daffodil bulb to soup during cookery lesson. The symptom of "daffodil itch" covers dryness, scaling, erythema and hyperkeratosis. Bloody hell. Such a dangerous flower.

Regardless of its hazard, in the west, Daffodil is considered as a symbol of vanity. On the contrary, Chinese believes that the flower brings luck and fortune. Besides, it symbolizes wealth. To sum up, beauty sometimes coexists very harmoniously with beast.

The Talented Edelweiss

2010-12-29T17:57:00.000-08:00

Believe or not, someone's soul lies there

Edelweiss....

What's on your brain every time you're exposed to such word? Eternal love, sacrifice, survival, honor or what? I bet each person has his own interpretation. Well, since ages, edelweiss has been so famous not only among mountain climbers but also low lander.

Literally, edelweiss stems from German, "edel" means noble and "weiay" has the similar meaning with white. Furthermore, it also has botanical name, Leontopodium alpinum. The aforementioned term comes from Greek, Leon (lion) and podion (paw). It is called that way since it looks like lion's paw.Lived in mountainous area, edelweiss is well-known for the toughest flower. It can survive against drought, hard-blowing wind and weather changes. Incredible. No one denies such fact.

Due to its ability in survival, it is often symbolized as eternal love. Many young lovers who are irrevocably in love rush to climb mountain and pick a bunch of edelweiss for their sweetheart. Though this action cannot be justified, a school of climbers are still bewitched by the legend of edelweiss. Wanting to prove themselves as a noble guy who can reach the peak of mountain is one of the reason why edelweiss is taken. It is also believed that edelweiss showers a flock of suitors with a medal of honor. In the frame of showing their seriousness, a bouquet of edelweiss is presented to their fiance.

Moreover, edelweiss is also used as talisman or charm to ward off evil. Hmmm. Seemingly, edelweiss is such a talented flower.

Anyway, I have a bouquet of edelweiss. Someone picked me the flower from Rinjani mountain. However, I still figure out which symbol he wants to present.

The Power of Flower

2010-12-26T20:49:00.000-08:00

It is inevitable that modern era has make everything easier. Just in one click, people can accomplish plentiful jobs. They merely push one button with weak finger and in two or five minutes, something gets done. Very easy. However there is a menace aroused by those advanced tools. The more high-tech tools used, the less body movement will be made. At some point, they tend to have advanced tools do something for them.They just sit back and relax and get their muscle dormant. Such kind of condition often lead to various ailments.

Besides, the more factories built, the more pollution produced. The air becomes full of poisoning compound. The land comprises of non-decomposition material such as plastic bag. The water is polluted by factory waste. Since the environment becomes worsening, people living around should risk their health life.

Nowadays, it is not surprised that flower might be the best solution for the worsening health condition. Flower is associated not only with "beauty" but also "health". Why? It is because people now can take advantage of flower both from its charm and health function.

Since flower contains various chemical compound, it is used for modern and traditional medication. Flower can serve as infusion and supplementary liquid.It is usually needed for cosmetic ingredient. Flower's extract is good at regenerating dead skin layer.

Besides, as a natural mood booster, flower has three emotional function. They are as follow:

Flower might trigger happiness
Flower stimulates long-term positive effect on mood
Flower intrigues more intimate relationship

Here are five flowers with their health function:

Rose

Having extracted this flower into liquid form, rose essence is efficacious for curing liver and intestine problem. Besides, constipation, bladder and liver disorder can be healed by this rose essence. Rose is also able to boost mood.

Marigold

It is a kind of flower that its petals are used for making eyes drop.Furthermore, it can be extracted into homeopathic medication and conventional ointment. This flower has antiseptic, stimulant and anti-fungus function.

Dandelion

This tiny flower is very powerful. It can allay anemia, jaundice, and anxiety. Besides, it serves as blood purifier.

Chrysanthemum

The extract of flower is used for curing flu, cold, headache and hyper tense. In addition, it can heal swelling and red eyes.

Sunflower

This flower may reduce menstrual pain and ulcer. Moreover, sore throat and tonsil is allayed by gargling it.