It’s no hyperbole that flowers are the most beautiful things in the world and that everyone, from poets to writers, has made mention of them for decades.
Flowers have always been an integral part of human life. Says French poet Gerad de Nerval, "Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature."
Every flower mesmerises us with its sheer beauty and effortlessly conveys a host of human emotions. Just imagine feeling happier, more relaxed, and calm throughout your day by adding color to your surroundings without using any antidepressants or engaging in long meditation sessions. This is exactly what flowers can do for you!
Researches have revealed that flowers provide an infinite number of benefits, including physical and mental health benefits, as a result of their impact on the environment around them.
A behavioral study by psychologist and researcher Nancy L Eckhoff at Harvard Medical School notes that living with flowers reduces feelings of anxiety and depression. Participants in the study simply felt less negative after staying around flowers in their homes for just a few days.
A study by Rutgers University found that the relationship between flowers and life satisfaction is much more influential than previously thought.
According to the Get Green Sustainable Living website, the presence of flowers at homes increases the sense of general happiness and reduces depression and anxiety. The website also notes that flowers enhance emotional connection with friends and family in the home or environment to which they are added.
Studies have also shown that a person receiving a bunch of flowers or even a single bloom responds with surprise, joy, or gratitude. Flowers help to connect and bond, and the positive feelings evoked continue to benefit the recipient for a few hours.
Look at roses; they have long held the power to enchant and inspire with their delicate beauty and intoxicating fragrance. In all parts of the world, the rose is considered the queen of flowers due to its popularity, beauty, and rich history.
The Pharaohs were believed to be the first to discover the magic of flowers, so they used them for many things in their lives, such as decoration, perfume, and treatment for minor ailments.
Several years ago, the British-German physician Edward Bach rediscovered the secret of roses, but this time as a means of treatment for daily psychological problems. In a span of a few years, Bach identified 38 floral remedies and developed a method.
Around the 1930s, he had developed 38 flower remedies and grouped them under seven predominant negative emotions, including grief, fear, envy, indecision, rigidity, fatigue, and selfishness.
Oman already has a reputation for its rich floral biodiversity and cultivating flowers. The central and southern regions are among the top 35 regions in the world known for plant diversity.
Rose cultivation is an integral part of the culture and heritage of the Sultanate of Oman. Thousands of rosebushes flower each year across Al Jebel al AAkhdar, also known as the green mountain. In all parts of the world, the rose is considered the queen of flowers due to its beauty and sweet scent.
Every year, many villages in the valley come alive with rose blooms. During the harvesting period between March and April, the valley attracts a large number of tourists to the area. Adding to the charm, the sweet scent of the unique variety of rose pervades the air.
After all, flowers are indeed precious signatures of heaven’s artistry that heal with their myriad colors, fragrances, and medicinal properties! Gardening and floral cultivation help manage stress, depression, and anxiety.
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