Download or read book Voices of Flowers written by Rhonda M. Pallasdowney and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2006-04-20 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flower essences, essentially homeopathic liquids, are widely available in all health food stores, many gift shops, some food chain stores, and chain pharmacies. They are increasingly popular with the millions of people who are turning to alternative healing solutions, especially those that offer a measure of individual control. Some of the essences are mass manufactured, while others are manufactured from Mom & Pop shops, such as the one Rhonda PallasDowney runs with her husband. PallasDowney, a traditionally trained homeopath and the author of The Complete Book of Flower Essences, has made it her life's work not only to treat people, but also to teach them to take charge of their own healing and wellness. Voices of Flowers teaches readers to: * Discern their own needs for healing, based on the chakra energy system * Immediately begin working with the flower cards to learn the characteristic essence of each of the 48 flowers to bring wellness into their lives * Continue learning through both theory and practice by reading the book and engaging in daily practices that reveal ever more about an essence and its curative powers "Voices of Flowers is a jewel and reflects Rhonda's deep passion and connection with the plant world." --from the foreword by Rosemary Gladstar Voices of Flowers helps readers listen to the flower --what does this color, this bloom, this essence speak to? Each flower offers a message to the reader. How is this connected to your life and what can you learn from it? Plus there are suggestions for contemplation and affirmations to further develop the true voice of the flowers that are calling you.
Download or read book Flowers in health and disease written by Priya Vrat Sharma and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medicinal value of flowers in Ayurveda system in indic medicine; a study.
Download or read book 100 Edible Healing Flowers written by Margaret Roberts and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2014-02-19 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Margaret Roberts is a well-known proponent of the use of natural products to enhance health and wellbeing. In 100 Edible & Healing Flowers, she encourages readers to create a garden of flowers that can be used in celebrations, in the kitchen, and also to produce medicines and cosmetics. In this hands-on, practical book, Margaret instructs how and when to plant, grow and harvest flowers, and supplies recipes that harness the medicinal, cosmetic and edible nature of these plants. The accessible, down-to-earth text is spiced with personal anecdotes and information about the historical use of flowers in herbalism. Colourful photographs aid identification, and Margaret’s delicate line drawings add an appealing touch of whimsy to this elegant book. An indispensable guide for anyone interested in health, wellness, organic gardening and using flowers to enhance their cooking and health.
Download or read book Plants with Benefits written by Helen Yoest and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garden expert Helen Yoest takes us on an aphrodisiac adventure through the history, lore and science around 45 common (and not-so-common) plants that have "something special" to offer us. Plants with Benefits is filled with lush photography and tasty, sensual recipes and more - for your pleasure--COVER.
Download or read book Edible Medicinal Flowers written by Margaret Joan Roberts and published by New Africa Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide brings together an extraordinary collection of over 80 flowers, trees and herbs that not only give a magnificent show in the garden, but also have remarkable healing properties and can be used in cooking and as cosmetic alternatives.
Download or read book Flowers of Health written by Inga Le Chat and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flowers of Health- Coloring book for adults with inspirational colorful illustrations in vintage ephemera style. This selection includes plants traditionally used in herbal medicine appreciated for their health benefits and for their enchanting natural beauty as well. These magical flower designs are true delight and soothing balm to all your senses, body and soul. Key highlights of this book: 21 designed images to color with 21 corresponding colorful illustrations in vintage ephemera style. The full color images are to help you to be inspired and maximize your creativity. See front and back cover for a few of the designs included in the book. Each pair of the images is followed by a note page on which you can write your reflections or details about the flowers so that your work becomes more vivid and memorable. A portable size: 7,44" x 9,69". Totally the book consists of 86 pages.
Download or read book Edible Flowers written by Arun Kumar Gupta and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-07-10 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edible Flowers: Health Benefits, Nutrition, Processing, and Applications discusses several edible flowers and their history, bioactive compounds, pharmacological properties, chemistry, and manifold applications. Composed of 20 chapters, the book explores significant edible flowers which have a bioactive and pharmacological attribute apart from preservation aspects. Each of the presented flowers are analyzed by its taxonomy, history, nutritional properties, important bioactive natural compounds, pharmacological potential, use in food processing, and marketability. Medicinal and edible flowers that are grown in the various countries and are thought to promote health are also the subject of this book, thus ensuring the food security aspect. Written by a team of experts in the field, this book is a good support for researchers and scientists working in the fields of food science, food technology, and nutrition, with a special interest by the study of edible flowers. Covers the nutritional and pharmacological aspects of edible flowers Addresses the most popular edible flowers in the world as a source for nutraceuticals Presents application in food products and potential health benefits Discuss the various preservation techniques to improve the storage stability of edible flowers
Download or read book Edible Medicinal And Non Medicinal Plants written by T. K. Lim and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-08 with total page 1115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book continues as volume 7 of a multi-compendium on Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants. It covers plant species with edible flowers from families Acanthaceae to Facaceae in a tabular form and seventy five selected species from Amaryllidaceae, Apocynaceae, Asclepiadaceae, Asparagaceae, Asteraceae, Balsaminaceae, Begoniaceae, Bignoniaceae, Brassicaceae, Cactaceae, Calophyllaceae, Caprifoliaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Combretaceae, Convolvulaceae, Costaceae, Doryanthaceae and Fabaceae in detail. This work will be of significant interest to scientists, medical practitioners, pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutritionists, botanists, agriculturists, conservationists, lecturers, students and the general public. Topics covered include: taxonomy; common/English and vernacular names; origin and distribution; agroecology; edible plant parts and uses; botany; nutritive/pharmacological properties, medicinal uses, nonedible uses; and selected references.
Download or read book The Healing Power of Flowers written by Claire Bowen and published by Random House. This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Live life in full bloom. This beautiful book features your favourite flowers grouped by their purpose – for love, for joy, for luck, for calm, to console, and to celebrate. Discover their traditional meanings, holistic benefits, and when flowers are in season so that they can be sourced locally with a minimal carbon footprint. By creating thoughtful personal bouquets or choosing a flower for its meaning, its natural energy, or holistic property, you can bring the benefits of the natural world back into your home, your workplace, and into the lives of loved ones. Find out why you should give Foxgloves to celebrate a new job, Lilacs for joy, or Chrysanthemums for luck, and become fluent in the secret language of flowers.
Download or read book Flowering Your Mind written by Suzanne Faith and published by Nature Of Design. This book was released on 2021-03-01 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for a new way to lift your spirits and boost your health? Suzanne Faith, a full-time RN living on Cape Cod, combines her 30 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse and certified dementia professional with a lifelong passion for Oshibana, the art of pressed flowers, in a new book that shows us how to improve brain health with flowers. An expert in caregiving and dementia care, Suzanne has helped thousands of families deal with the challenges of dementia, and she’s developed numerous Alzheimer’s and dementia-based curriculum for healthcare professionals. An award-winning artist and illustrator, her unique pressed floral techniques have taken her around the world, bringing joy through a medium that transcends the boundaries of language. Suzanne spent the past 20 years researching and writing Flowering Your Mind to help everyone learn fun, creative ways to use flowers to improve well-being, heal, stimulate brain activity, and even fight dementia. You’ll read about: The intersection between creativity and the brain Creating for emotional health Oshibana therapy Designing a flower garden for health and harmony How flowers effect emotion Healing with color How to preserve and arrange flowers Coloring your world . . . And more! Suzanne Faith, RN, Certified Dementia Professional, artist and author, expertly brings together: · Flowers · Cognitive Health · Oshibana Pressed Flower Art · Pen & Ink Drawings · Brain-building Activities Founded in Science
Download or read book Flower Essences written by Machaelle Small Wright and published by Perelandra, Limited. This book was released on 1988 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Posy Book Garden Inspired Bouquets That Tell a Story written by Teresa H. Sabankaya and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Like a favorite recipe, a posy is meant to be savored and shared. Try it yourself, and … welcome a bit of floral enchantment into your life.” —Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken Botanist Inspired by the Victorian-era language of flowers, a posy is a small, round bouquet of flowers, herbs, and plants meant to convey a message, such as dahlias for gratitude, sunflowers for adoration, or thyme for bravery. These floral poems have become Teresa Sabankaya’s signature. Brides want them for their weddings, but a posy is a lovely gift any time of year, and one that readers can easily put together from their garden or with blooms from their local florist. In The Posy Book, Sabankaya shares step-by-step instructions, floral recipes for more than 20 posies, and ideas for seasonal variations. A modern floral dictionary, with 12 original paintings by celebrated illustrator Maryjo Koch, will help readers craft their own posies filled with personal meaning.
Download or read book Voices of Flowers written by Rhonda M. Pallasdowney and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flower essences, essentially homeopathic liquids, are widely available in all health food stores, many gift shops, some food chain stores, and chain pharmacies. They are increasingly popular with the millions of people who are turning to alternative healing solutions, especially those that offer a measure of individual control. Some of the essences are mass manufactured, while others are manufactured from Mom & Pop shops, such as the one Rhonda PallasDowney runs with her husband. PallasDowney, a traditionally trained homeopath and the author of The Complete Book of Flower Essences, has made it her life's work not only to treat people, but also to teach them to take charge of their own healing and wellness. Voices of Flowers teaches readers to:* Discern their own needs for healing, based on the chakra energy system* Immediately begin working with the flower cards to learn the characteristic essence of each of the 48 flowers to bring wellness into their lives* Continue learning through both theory and practice by reading the book and engaging in daily practices that reveal ever more about an essence and its curative powers "-Voices of Flowers is a jewel and reflects Rhonda's deep passion and connection with the plant world." --from the foreword by Rosemary Gladstar Voices of Flowers helps readers listen to the flower --what does this color, this bloom, this essence speak to? Each flower offers a message to the reader. How is this connected to your life and what can you learn from it? Plus there are suggestions for contemplation and affirmations to further develop the true voice of the flowers that are calling you.
Download or read book Flowers That Heal written by Judy Griffin and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2002-09-09 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interwoven into this narrative is vital information on the benefits that flowers and plants provide in achieving optimal health. Readers will learn how to use aromatherapy, flower essences, herbs, and nutrition to catalyze healing.
Download or read book Mother Nature s Herbal written by Judith Griffin and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into a world of spiritual rejuvenation and radiant health with the restorative power of herbs. Brimming with herbal folklore, tips for growing and harvesting your own herbs, and over two hundred medicinal and culinary recipes from diverse cultures, Mother Nature's Herbal will become your trusted companion on the path to natural living. Take a tour of the time-honored traditions and healing practices of cultures past and present, including Native and South American, Mediterranean, East Asian, and others. Create delicious and exotic entrees, brew soothing herbal teas, mix perfumes and salves using flower essences from your backyard garden, prepare elixirs and medicines to treat every ailment—and so much more. With this wise book on your kitchen shelf, a rich heritage of herb craft and herbal tradition is at your fingertips.
Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Download or read book Flowerspeak written by Elizabeth M. Patric and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flowerspeak offers unique wisdom about the world of flowers and how their spiritual and medicinal properties can serve each of us. This book provides a beautiful perspective on our deep connection to the earth. A wonderful read. Marci Shimoff (#1 NY Times Best Selling Author of Happy for No Reason, Love for No Reason, and Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul). Flowerspeak shares the role of flowers for your healing and for the evolution of your unique soul destiny path. You will learn through inquiry and ritual, how to connect more fully with your natural surroundings, to co-create with non-physical nature beings to make your own flower preparations, and to listen to the flowers and their "speak," through their subtle promptings and language.
