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aster
Asters are also known as starworts, michaelmas daisies or frost flowers and there are over 600 species. Medicinally they have been used to treat migraines, muscle spasms and lung ailments. In ancient times the flowers were burned to ward evil spirits.
cosmos
life begins in the garden
peonies
Tree and herbaceous peonies grace my garden. They are stunning this time of year and they can bloom for 100 years and have been cultivated for over 1500 years. Native to Asia the plants, roots and stems have been used as blood tonic, liver ailments and for bruises.
dianthus
My Dianthus are blooming emitting their spicy, clove aroma. A member of the carnation family, they look like paper cut with pinking shears. The name is derived from the Greek work for God dios anthos meaning flower. With over 300 species they are native to North Africa, Europe and Asia, one species survives in the artic of North America.
helichrysum
Helichrysum oil is an essential oil that you is not widely used however, is quite restorative and effective in skincare. Studies indicate that the oil minimizes scarring and has the ability to filter uv rays. It has anti-inflammatory properties as well as being cell-regenerative. It can also soothe anger and stress and has been known to lessen migraine pain. While researching genus helichrysum I found that there are over 600 species, including many that are in my backyard. The oil that is most commonly used for skincare is helichrysum italicum commonly known as the curry plant because of the aroma it produces and grows in the Mediterranean. You can find it in HollyBeth Organics rose geranium toner along with rose and rose geranium.
