Recently, I shared 3 medicinal flowers that you can grow in your garden. Today, I’ll be talking about another three powerful medicinal flowers that you can grow in your garden as well: Echinacea, Rose of Sharon, and Four O’Clock. These flowers don’t just add beauty to your space—they bring health benefits too. Let’s dive into how you can use them to create salves, infusions, and poultices.

Echinacea: A Salve for Your Skin

Echinacea is famous for boosting the immune system, but it’s also fantastic for skincare. By growing this flower, you can create your own healing salve, which works wonders on minor cuts, burns, and dry skin.

Here’s a simple recipe to make your own Echinacea Salve:

  • 10-20 Echinacea flower heads
  • 500 ml almond oil
  • Vegetable wax or beeswax
  • Vitamin E oil
  • Essential oils (optional)

Begin by gently heating the echinacea flower heads and almond oil in a double boiler. Let the oil infuse for about an hour, then strain out the flower heads. Next, melt some vegetable wax or beeswax and combine it with the infused oil. For preservation, add a few drops of Vitamin E oil, and if you like, include some essential oils for fragrance. Once the mixture cools, you’ll have a soothing salve ready to heal your skin.

Echinacea is also quite easy to grow in most climates. Just plant it in a sunny spot with well-drained soil, and you’ll soon have a steady supply of medicinal flowers to harvest.

 

Rose of Sharon: A Refreshing Infusion

Rose of Sharon is often admired for its ornamental beauty, but it’s also great for making a cooling, refreshing herbal infusion. The flower’s soothing qualities can help ease stress and aid digestion, making it a lovely addition to your herbal remedies.

Here’s how to make a Rose of Sharon Infusion:

  • 10-20 flower heads
  • 500 ml boiling water
  • Ice cubes
  • 5 lemon wedges
  • 500 ml cold water

To make a refreshing Rose of Sharon infusion, start by steeping the flower heads in boiling water for about 15 minutes. After straining out the flowers, let the infusion cool down. For extra flavor, add ice cubes and lemon wedges, then top it off with cold water. This drink is perfect for cooling off on a hot day while calming your mind and aiding digestion.

Rose of Sharon thrives in sunny spots with well-drained soil, making it an easy addition to any garden. Plus, its vibrant blooms bring a pop of color to your space!

    Four O’Clock: A Quick and Effective Poultice

    The Four O’Clock flower may not be as well-known, but it’s a hidden medicinal treasure, especially for treating skin inflammation and wounds. A simple Four O’Clock poultice can work wonders in soothing irritated skin.

    You’ll need:

    • 20 flowers
    • Warm water
    • Mortar and pestle
    • Bandages

    Crush the Four O’Clock flowers using a mortar and pestle, gradually adding small amounts of warm water to form a paste. Apply the mixture directly to the affected area, then cover it with a bandage. Leave the poultice on for several hours to help reduce inflammation and encourage healing.

    Four O’Clock flowers are easy to grow, especially in warm climates with well-drained soil. They bloom in the late afternoon, adding a unique charm to your medicinal garden.

    The Power of Medicinal Flowers

    Growing these medicinal flowers in your garden is a sustainable and eco-friendly way to naturally address everyday health concerns. Whether you’re crafting an Echinacea salve, a refreshing Rose of Sharon infusion, or a soothing Four O’Clock poultice, these flowers provide plenty of benefits.

    With just a little time and effort, your garden can be more than a beautiful space—it can also serve as your source for simple, natural remedies. Start planting these flowers today, and you’ll soon have everything you need to make your own DIY medicine!

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