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Gifting flowers are a great way to wish someone a speedy recovery. Especially during this pandemic, more and more seek solace in beautiful blooms to bring some cheer amidst the trying period.
However, different flowers hold different meanings, and some may even have natural healing properties. Therefore, to help you make your choice and save you time from the multitude of flowers, we have found five different flowers that are known to embody healing and recovery.
Lavender
This well-known stalk with small yet vibrant lavender coloured blooms is renowned across ages to heal stress or fatigue.
Commonly used in aromatherapy, the fragrance from the lavender is traditionally believed to promote calmness, reduce anxiety, and even alleviate mild pains and aches.
Lavender oil is also shown to have anti-inflammatory properties that can help heal minor burns and bug bites. In addition, having a stalk of lavender near your bed can even promote deeper and more restful sleep, which translates to a faster recovery.
Rose
Even though universally known as the symbol of romance, the rose itself also embodies healing properties. For example, pink or white roses have been shown to release enzymes that can soothe overworked nerves.
Roses also have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, and rose oil contains Vitamin C, which strengthens immunity. Many may even use its petals to draw baths as the oils could promote hydration.
Jasmine
Much like lavender, jasmine scents are known to alleviate stress and anxiety. Its sweet yet calming fragrance can also improve sleep quality.
And the bonus here? It’s easy to maintain such flowers. Many flowers tend to do well outdoors, but the jasmine can thrive indoors as a houseplant with sunlight by the window and some water.
The jasmine scent can also possibly soothe the digestive system if you are facing digestive issues. Some of its other medicinal properties and uses would be as a treatment for liver disease, abdominal pain, and stroke prevention.
Gerbera daisy
Some say the mild scent of white gerbera daisies evokes images of summer days at the beach. If your loved one prefers blooms that have softer scents compared to lavender, rose or jasmine, this might be the flower you would look out for.
Gerbera daisies symbolise purity and beauty, with an added cheerfulness due to the array of colours they come in. Just looking at them could help to lessen the stress that is on your mind.
Contrary to our shared knowledge of plants, gerbera daisies can discharge oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide at night, making it a natural air purifier.
Chamomile
Lastly, we have the well-known healer among all flowers – chamomile tea is often a go-to for many who have experienced a stressful day.
In addition, its scent could also soothe an upset stomach, promote wound healing, sleep and relieve anxiety. Chamomile flowers may also release anti-inflammatory oils, which could ease skin conditions such as eczema.
These white and yellow blooms are pretty much included in most herbal remedies. Many may prefer the scent of the chamomile to other flowers as its smell is not sickly sweet but fresher with slightly smoky notes.
Conclusion
Different flowers have different meanings, so it is essential to choose the right flower for the receiver. For loved ones who have taken ill, a bouquet with these get well soon flowers could be the arrangement you are looking for. The visual appearance of these five flowers not only brings joy, but they also contain properties that promote healing, even just by having a bunch in the room or at the bedside.
With the wide selection of flowers at Hilton’s Gifts, we are sure you can find a gift that suits the tastes of your loved ones. If you choose to order flowers online in Singapore, you can rest knowing your flowers will stay fresh with our speedy delivery service until it reaches the hands of your loved ones.