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★ Snowdrops are native to Switzerland, Austria and of Southern Europe, they can be found throughout Europe.
★ Snowdrops bloom in spring and are seen as heralds of spring.
★ 1 legend says: in a fight with the Winter Witch, that wanted to rule the whole year, the Spring Witch cut her finger and few drops of her blood fell on the snow, a snowdrop grew and Spring defeated Winter.
★ It has some therapeutic effects but it can be toxic if not used dry.
★ One cup of infusion of dry snowdrops (leaves, stems and flowers) is an excellent remedy to combat muscle cramps , rheumatic pains, pain caused by varicose veins.
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★ In China and Japan, the chrysanthemum is held in a very high esteem.
★ This flower is associated with cheerfulness, peace, friendship, optimism, loveliness.
★ Its name comes from the Greek “krus anthemon” which means gold flower.
★ Chrysanthemum flowers are used to make a sweet drink known as chrysanthemum tea that is considered medicinal in Asia which contains vitamin C which helps to ease heaviness in the head during cold & provide relief in sinusitis discomfort.
★ It also helps lowering the temperature of the body when suffering from fever or heat stroke & good for the detoxification of the liver and for lowering cholesterol levels.
★ Besides this,it helps in the treatment of coronary artery disease, blocked arteries and even varicose veins.
★ It calms down the nerves ,helps in providing relief in sore throat & respiratory problems.
★ Chrysanthemum tea also has minerals like calcium which is important for the teeth and bones,iron which helps in the transportation of oxygen through the blood & potassium which is needed for proper cardiovascular functioning and stabilizing the blood pressure.
★ It is called "Chrysanthème" in French , and " أقحوان" in Arabic .
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