but Flowers nourish the Soul.”
~ Ancient Proverb
Jasmine
Orange blossom
Ylang Ylang
Lotus
Tuberose
Frangipani
Champa
Mimosa
Besides the glorious fragrance these precious essences possess many also contain aromatherapeutic attributes. This is a unique feature to that of a pure, botanical perfume.
The beating pulse of pain to calm.”
~ Thomas Moore
Rose, from the Rosaceae family, is a small deciduous shrub with Persian origins. In aromatherapy we use this essence for skin care, for challenges of the respiratory system, as a tonic to the uterus as well as a variety of nervous and stress related conditions. Sappho, the ancient Greek poet referred to Roses as the queen of flowers for their grace on earth.
For more on Roses here at this journal, including recipes and formulas follow this link: The Name of the Rose.
Thus, our scent for this day shall be floral…Lyra, Aurora, Vespertina or Rosa? How about Rosa since we have touched on a few of the healing attributes of the Rose.
is the actual energy, the ‘soul’ of the plant.”
~ Marguerite Maury