With the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in full swing showcasing the best garden designs from across the country, we teamed up with Pukka Herbs’ medical herbalists who suggested five of the nation’s top health-boosting flowers to help us feel bloomin’ marvellous this summer!
Chamomile
These characteristic white daisy-like flowers might just be our best companions when we are in need of some relaxation. This plant is most widely used for its nervine effect, relaxing the nervous system and relieving tension in the whole body. Chamomile also has anti-inflammatory properties that have proven effective in digestive and skin-based infections.
Chamomile is a flower for all the family to enjoy, especially in the form of tea, to relieve insomnia, colic or general anxiety.
Try Pukka Herbs’ Chamomile, Vanilla & Manuka Honey, Three Chamomile, Relax, and Serene jasmine green teas
Rose
The national symbol of England and arguably one of the sweetest smelling flowers to grace the flowerbed. The cooling and anti-inflammatory nature of rose has an affinity for the heart and blood. Rose is excellent at clearing excess heat and congestion from the bloodstream and targeting blood based disorders such as those associated with the menstrual cycle and/or the skin.
Rose is a soothing flower for all the senses, on both a physical and emotional level, helping to relieve emotional tension.
Try Pukka Herbs’ Womankind, Love, Mint Refresh as well as Serene Jasmine Green teas
Echinacea
Part of the daisy family, the purple-petalled Echinacea plant supports and strengthens a weakened immune system. Echinacea reduces the severity and duration of symptoms, whilst also helping the body to deal with infection and stimulate the immune response.
Echinacea is effective when we have become ‘run-down’ as a result of stress or over-work. The classic scenario being that an individual becomes ill as soon as they start to relax. Echinacea will support and gradually strengthen a weakened immune system in addition to being able to effectively treat an acute attack of infection.
Try Pukka Herbs’ Elderberry & Echinacea tea
Lavender
Famous for its pungent smell when you brush past its bristles, lavender is a classic herb for cheering the heart, easing emotional pain and promoting relaxation within the nervous system, digestion and the mind.
Lavender is high in levels of naturally occurring essential oils that have a profound effect upon the central nervous system. It is effective in clearing anxiety, depression and insomnia through gently strengthening the nervous system. It is of particular benefit for those who experience symptoms such as insomnia, hypertension, indigestion and tension headaches as a result of stress or anxiety.
Try Pukka Herbs’ Night Time, Love, Gorgeous Earl Grey and Serene Jasmine Green teas
And finally, although not a flower, we thought this ‘weed’ could do with a bit of good press…
Nettle
We see them in hedgerows and we pull them up from our gardens. However, despite this ‘weed’s’ bad rep, nettle is an incredibly nutritious plant, rich in vitamins A and C, but is also high in iron, magnesium, calcium, chromium, zinc, potassium, phosphorous and silicon.
A survivor by nature, nettle can grow anywhere and is good for treating a variety of ailments. Its high iron content make it an excellent support for blood-based disorders such as anaemia. Nettles also have a high anti-histaminic response, calming an allergic reaction, particularly seasonal or skin. Nettle also removed acidity from inflamed joints and helps to balance blood sugar.
Try Pukka Herbs’ Cleanse and Clean Matcha Green
Now…relax and enjoy!
