Plants, flowers and herbs have been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes, with effective results. Flowers, from petals to roots, offer a variety of components and ingredients that may provide relief from pain, swelling and infection. Some flowers, such as carnations, have been used in the treatment of a variety of ills, from acting as a stimulant to an antispasmodic.
Stress
Carnations, also known as Dianthus caryophyllus, have long been brewed into teas that may help alleviate stress and nervousness. Carnations grown, cultivated and dried into tea brews have also been used to treat minor depression and fatigue.
In Europe, folk medicine relied on infusions or teas brewed of carnations to help relieve nervousness and some coronary disorders, as well as for nausea caused by seasickness.
In massage oils, carnations have been used to promote healing of the skin and to increase vitality that not only softens and replenishes the skin, but creates a scent that many find soothing and calming.
In ancient China, carnation flower tea was widely used to help the body and spirit relax, and to restore energy in the body.