Beyond Words

Sacred Flowers reveals the healing properties of flowers for the mind, body, and spirit. For thousands of years the magical qualities of flowers have been held sacred by traditions around the world: the lily to the Christian church, the lotus to Asian cultures, the rose to both the Christian and Muslim faiths.

Sacred Flowers reveals the healing properties of flowers for the mind, body, and spirit. For thousands of years the magical qualities of flowers have been held sacred by traditions around the world: the lily to the Christian church, the lotus to Asian cultures, the rose to both the Christian and Muslim faiths.

This book explores the special powers attributed to a fragrant collection of flora. Readers learn which flower placed under a pillow can give romantic dreams, which flowering herb will help restore a friendship, which flower pinned to clothing will offer protection, which blossom is an aid to astral projection and prophecy, and which flower will give the courage to realize dreams. Readers can draw upon this wealth of ancient lore to explore the medicinal or inspirational effects of a fragrance, and the book helps those interested to design and create a mystical and spiritual paradise in their own yards or patios.