subject: The Ancient Powers Of Lavender Are Many In Terms Of Romance, Seduction And Medicine [print this page] Lavender is an ancient match to love and the overwhelming power of this seductive scent was used by Cleopatra to seduce Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. In a mythical book of the Bible, we hear of the use of lavender, when Judith anointed herself with perfumes including lavender before seducing Holofernes, the enemy commander, before she murdered him and saved the City of Jerusalem.
Lavender-inspired loving is told many times such as when lavender was placed in the pillows of alpine girls it brought hope of romance, while lavender under the bed of newlyweds ensured passion. also the famous nursery rhyme called Lavender Blue Dilly Dilly was written in 1680 and talks of whilst you and I, diddle, diddle, keep the bed warm.
As an herbal medicine, lavender is widely utilized for its soothing and relaxing qualities, few herbs can claim to be as effective. It is claimed that oils found in lavender can beat insomnia, flatulence, bacteria, fungus, and microbial activity on gums, airborne molds, and mixed with pine, thyme, mint, rosemary, clove and cinnamon oils staphylococcus bacteria. It has also been stated it is useful against impotence, in a study of men the scent of pumpkin and lavender rated as the scent found most arousing.
While staring at your beautiful geraniums in your garden have you ever wondered what lies behind the use of the oils and the benefit a geranium plant oils can bring, its hormone balancing properties make it an excellent oil for treating menstrual problems involving excessive hemorrhaging, it is also helpful for the hormonal imbalance that causes hot flushes.
Because it is helpful in balancing female hormones, some people believe that pregnant women should not be anywhere near geranium plants, and is one of the herbs sacred to the Old-Anglo Saxons and associated with the god Wotan the All-Father. There is much written in ancient times of the geranium flowers carried about a person to attract abundance and prosperity, and also used as fertility charms.
It is great to read about flowers and plants and any history associated with it be it myth or fact everyone loves to see these beautiful plants in the garden, of course there are many plants that are pleasing to the eye and gardeners will enjoy when in bloom. The begonia is such a plant and is the sixth-largest genus of flowering plants, with about 1400 1500 species in 66 sections.
There are several species that are popular with horticulturalists, mainly for their colourful flowers and leaves, they look stunning planted in a garden, on mass or just as beautiful in a pot indoors, or mixed with trailer plants in a hanging basket arrangement.
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