::Flower magik::

Let your soul respond to the beauty that flowers and nature unfold. Contemplate the beauty, meditate upon their fragrance, their form and their color. Be sensitive and receptive to the mysterious of nature and the mother goddess will bestow upon you instructions for the development of your soul. Speak not - whisper not; Here blowest thyme and bergamot; Softly on the evening hour Sweet herbs their spices shower. Walter De La Mare

A small list of common healing flowers

Tulip- Known as the 'turban flower by the Persians (Iranians). Recognized for love, harmony and beauty.

Lavender- The herb dedicated to Hecate, the goddess of witches and sorcerers. (My favorite herb. I used to gather a bunch, tie them and hang them upside down in places all over the house. Lavender has soothing and restorative properties ( I use lavender aromatherapy when I have headaches or feel under stress). Lavender is also used for protection and purification. I use lavender incense when performing spells to release or rid for meditation.

Healing: use to rid coughs, headaches caused from stress and nerves, a gentle antidepressant, soothes nerves and stress. Also if used as a mouthwash it will improve gums and cure halitosis.

Lily- recognized for purity and fiat lux. This flower is associated with the number six, being a 6 pointed star. This flower is recognized for aiding suffering souls, those that suffered at the hands of humanity.

Lily Of The Valley- An old fashioned name for this flower is Liriconfancy. It is associated with death and the soul. Healing: reduces high blood pressure. It is used to treat heart failure, congestive of the heart and breathing problems.

Nasturtium- This flower has properties of the sun.
Healing: the oil is used as an antibiotic nonmalignant moulds and bacteria. The leaves are eaten ( a couple ) to disinfect the mouth and throat. It is said that this flower can improve sight. If can cure emphysema if it is used in conjunction with butterbar.

Meadowsweet- Loved by Queen Elizabeth I. She always kept meadowsweet on her floors.
Healing: soothes an upset stomach, for diarrhea. Reduces fever, high blood pressure and disorders of the blood.

Cowslip- healing: soothes nervous exhaustion, helps with sleeplessness. It is used in some night creams because it has properties to reduce wrinkles.

Oxlip- a cousin of the cowslip is a soporific plant. It gives visions.

Passion Flower- It remains open for three days and it is associated with the number five.
Healing: treats chronic insomnia, neuralgia, shingles, asthma. It is given to patients with Parkinson`s disease and people suffering from seizures and hysteria because it is an antispasmodic.

Pansy - healing - has anti-convulsive and sedative properties. Given as a sedative for insomnia and for treatment of vomiting.
Spells - used for love potions though I have never made one myself.

Poppy - my third favorite besides the rose and the lavender. Poppy is the flower of sleep and forgetfulness. It is now a token of remembrance and is the official flower for remembrance Day. Healing - the seeds of the poppy are narcotic and opium is made from it. A tisane is made to cure inflamed chests and throats and asthma and in general respiratory disorders.

Rose - It is said that the rose is formed from a calyx of five sepals. Five as we know is the number of humanity and the shape of the pentagram and if we were to stand with our arms raised out from our body and our legs far apart we would also form a five pointed figure. It is said that the rose is a living sigil for humanity and a living being. The rose throughout history has been depicted as a magickal symbol for royalty, the Madonna figure, associations with "good" occult phenomenon, anything associated with religion and mysticism.
Healing: the rose is a panacea and can treat stomach disorders, kidney and bladder disease, gallbladder, exhaustion,, skin problems and more. It is said that if you cannot find an herb to treat your disorder then try the rose. Spells - use rose petals to decorate your alter when performing a love or friendship spell
Some rose species with higher concentrations of healing properties : Dog Rose, French Rose, Provence Rose,Cherokee Rose, China Rose, Japanese Rose, Damask Rose, Eglantine Rose

Rose Hip -Has the most medicinal value of the Rose. Rose hips are very high in Vitamin C. Rose hips also contain A, B, E, and K, organic acids and pectin.

Snowdrop- The fairy maid of February. Healing: an ointment is made from this flower in a caster base to treat frostbite and rough skin.

Rosemary- healing: heals digestive problems and menstrual cramps. It is also used in some lotions and creams for its anti wrinkle properties. It is good for the skin, hair and scalp.

Primrose - healing - insomnia, stress, eases the pain of rheumatism and arthritis

Marigold - I always have marigold in my garden and use them in salads
healing - a cleansing plant. Tea made from marigolds are used to treat cancer. Heals ulcers of the stomach and open sores on the skin.

Heather - spell - Used for solitary healing work. Heather, along with Misletoe, create a powerful healing medicine in both spiritual and physical aspects. It is even being used today in some forms of alternative medicines as a treatment for cancer.

Violet - healing - has dissolving properties. It is good for eliminating gall and bladder stones