Can you imagine swinging off your lawn smelling the sweet scent of vividly blooming flowers? Isn’t it calming? Simply seeing and smelling the flowers will give you peace of mind, a spiritual healing.

Throughout history and cultures, we have witnessed how flowers are used for medicinal design. Do you know what is best? These gifts from Mother Nature can easily be grown in your garden. Enjoy the wonderful activity of gardening with these invigorating flowers.

Calendula

These flowers mainly come in yellow and orange. Ironically, the fiery colored flowers help heal. The cream created from brightly colored marigolds is perfect for treating burns and wounds on the skin. An advantage of this flower is that it is also edible. It will add a special touch to your salad with its spicy and tangy flavors.

When growing marigolds, they prefer a cooler environment. You can take care of them indoors. But always remember that any plant needs the sun to feed itself. It is recommended that you place them where it gets enough sun and shade.

Dandelion

From its roots to its leaves, dandelions are used to cure various ailments. Shout out to Mother Nature for creating such a wonderful plant. The ancients used the leaves to cure diseases. These are perfect for problems with the kidneys, gallbladder, and skin, among many other ailments. Healers use the roots for detoxification. Surprisingly, it can cure a hangover. You should probably stack these roots or better yet grow them in your backyard.

Dandelions are very adaptable to their environment. It can grow almost anywhere! These vigorous flowers can also thrive in summer and winter. You need to prepare a well-fertilized and drained soil for healthy flowers to grow that can last.

Lotus

You guessed it right. The lotus came from China (as it is known) and from some parts of Asia. It has been used as a traditional healing plant. Say goodbye to diarrhea, high blood sugar and cholesterol. Like dandelions, lotus roots promote healing. It is used to cure an upset stomach.

Despite growing in mud, the lotus flower is tempting and even aromatic. The roots are deep in the mud, while the leaves and flowers are above the water. Growing lotus is an exciting change in gardening technique that will challenge your green thumbs.

Peonies

A bouquet of peonies makes a wonderful gift. But, a cup of peony tea is the bomb! The roots can help with menstrual cramps and muscle aches. These flowers are not only pretty, but they are really relaxing as they relieve you of body aches. Peonies are a beauty and a value that are grown in magnificent flowers.

You can grow peonies in your garden during the spring or fall season. These blooms require a cooler climate to grow healthy. They can be nurtured in the garden or in pots. Make sure to water them regularly.

Allow yourself the relaxation you need in this crazy world we live in. Go and have fun growing them!