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Healing flowers
From time immemorial, flowers have cast a spell on mankind, as the human senses are powerfully affected by beauty and fragrance. Although we primarily appreciate flowers for the (1. LIFE) _____ effects they have on our psyche, many contain compounds that can influence our physical (2. WELL) _____The bright yellow starshaped flowers of St John's wort, for example, have been used for centuries to treat burns and cuts, as they contain compounds with (3. BACTERIA) _____ properties. Likewise, calendula blossoms have been used since Roman times to heal wounds because they contain substances that reduce (4. FLAME) ______. Marigold is a good all-purpose healer, especially potent for skin problems, throat disorders and poor (5. CIRCLE) _____ and echinacea flowers are known to help fight off certain viral infections, especially the common cold. In recent studies, the pink and white flowers of the hawthorn tree have been shown to improve the symptoms of heart disease, including shortness of breath, fluid (6. RETAIN) _____ and fatigue. And tea made from chamomile flowers is a favorite to help to ease indigestion and other gastrointestinal complaints. The incredible (7. CURE) _____ properties of flowers have been exploited by humans for millennia. Botanists believe that there are probably more than a quarter of a million species pof (8. FLOWER) _____ plant in the world. As mankind continues to investigate the healing powers of flowers, doubtless many more will make their way into our medicine cabinets