Flower Therapy: The Beauty Benefits Behind Rosella, Calendula, and Butterfly Pea

Flowers captivate us with their colors and shapes-hence why we fill our homes with them or gift bouquets to someone special. But beyond their beauty, some blooms offer far more: quiet, unexpected benefits that work like magic on the body. And often, it’s the flowers we least expect.

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Rosella Flower

If you’re searching for a natural remedy that works as hard as your priciest skincare, look to the rosella flower. This vivid hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, releases its power only when steeped in hot water. Technically edible raw, its sharp sourness makes it a challenge to enjoy, hence why it’s commonly paired with ginger or turmeric in herbal blends. But once extracted, rosella becomes a beauty elixir, packed with vitamin C, anthocyanins, and polyphenols that nourish the body from within.

The benefits of this flower for the body are surprisingly extensive. Rosella supports overall wellbeing in ways that span beauty, mood, and internal balance. Among its most notable effects:

• Enhances skin firmness, elasticity, and brightness

• Provides anti-inflammatory support

• Reduces stress and bodily tension

• Offers cooling properties that help balance excess heat in the liver

• Helps regulate mood swings

• Supports healthy cholesterol levels

• Relieves bloating and constipation

• Promotes deeper relaxation and more restful sleep

• Improves skin moisture and boosts natural radiance

• Acts as a quick, effective remedy for menstrual cramping

Calendula Flower

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A great alternative if the rosella flower is out of reach, the calendula flower offers similar skin and anti-inflammatory benefits for the body. Popular for its infusion method, this flower can be incorporated into your daily beauty routine in two forms: dried petals or the whole fresh bloom. Its petals also make a lovely addition to salads, soups, and other dishes when eaten raw. When consumed, its beauty benefits help:

• Reduce premature aging of the skin

• Support the healing of tissues such as the mouth, throat, and digestive tract

• Improve body hydration, resulting in more supple skin

• Provide anti-inflammatory support for eczema, redness, and irritation

• Support the lymphatic system and help detoxify the liver

Butterfly Pea Flower

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Ever wondered what drinking a magic potion feels like? The butterfly pea flower, scientifically

known as Clitoria ternatea, is a vivid blue bloom native to tropical Southeast Asia that turns your entire cup of tea a striking blue. Traditionally used in countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, the flower is rich in beauty benefits and widely embraced in Ayurvedic practices and herbal medicine. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins C and A, and small amounts of iron, calcium, and flavonoids, this flower supports the body by:

• Improving digestion

• Enhancing skin glow and overall skin health

• Boosting brain function and mental clarity

• Reducing stress in the body and relieving anxiety

• Slowing down visible signs of aging

• Supporting immunity and overall wellness

• Fighting chronic inflammation (including bloating and arthritis)

• Helping with hair thinning and hair loss

No need to look further as these flowers solve all your health and beauty worries!