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Powers of flowers remain a mystery, scientists admit |
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| Date Added: January 16, 2010 05:17:34 AM | |
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| Category: Computers & Internet: World Wide Web: FAQs | |
FLOWERS have played an important role all throughout the history of humankind. For ages the charming and fragile beauty of flowers has enchanted people race and background. Flowers have been cultivated for their decorative beauty and their healing properties. Not only have flowers been the topic of poems and ancient myths, but they also have been associated with religious symbols. A great many women are named after flowers. Some kinds of flowers were and are still used as food until now; others have are used as natural medicine. Prehistoric man also acknowledged the artistic function of flowers. In fact, some ancient cultures assumed that they could appease their ancestors' spirits by ornamenting their tombs with a particular type of flowers. The most important function of flowers, nevertheless, is their ability to express true human emotions and thoughts the way no other thing can. Whenever your feelings are too strong to verbalise – be it passion, grief, felicity, or gratitude - try to demonstrate them with the help flowers. The flower that has the most obvious meaning is the rose, the everlasting sign of love and desire. In Christian symbolism the red rose is the symbol of love and the blood of a martyr. White roses symbolize innocence and charm, while pink roses stand for happiness. Moreover, flowers can also impact on our mood and emotions. According to a recent behavioural study carried out by the State University of New Jersey, the presence of colorful flowers results in happy emotions and memories and impacts upon social behavior positively. Scientific research has also proven that flowers possess healing properties. German psychologist Dr. Roger Ulrich found out that when hospital patients saw flowers, their need for pain killing drugs decreased, their tension levels diminished and they became more optimistic. Maybe, the positive influence flowers have on hospital patients is also linked to the meaning they have - they are tangible proof that someone cares about them and wishes them well. Flowers, thus, have an instant effect on our emotional state and a long-term positive influence on our mood. |
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