Flowers and legends of Heather

Heather refers to the plants of the genus Photinia of the rhododendron family. There are about 700 species of heather in the world, most of which are from South Africa and are known as "queens endemic to South Africa". In addition, there are more than 70 species roughly distributed in other parts of Africa, the Mediterranean region and Europe. Let's take a look at the flower language and legends of heather.

The Flower language of ou Shinan

Lonely, happy love. The flower language of ou Heather is loneliness. If you look at the wilderness full of heather in Scotland, you can personally experience the solitude of heather. In Bronte's novel Wuthering Heights, the lonely protagonist Sinclave is buried in a wilderness full of heather. Mark pace in Shakespeare also heard the prophecy of the witch in the wilderness covered with heather.

The legend of ou Shinan

It is said that when the earth was still very young, all the flowers and plants had chosen their own home, the lotus chose the lake, the violet chose the moss, and the lily chose the pond. One day, a bare rock asked, "would you like to dress me with your beauty?"

The lotus says I can't leave the lake, and the lily says I can't leave the pond. Dashan was very disappointed, when an inconspicuous plant replied, I would like to, but I will not blossom, but I am willing to protect you from the wind and rain. This plant is called ou Heather. Dashan welcomed it, and it was soon covered with bare stones. On the next day, ou Heather blossomed beautiful flowers to this day.

The value of heather

1. Medicinal use: heather has the effect of diuresis and sterilization, especially effective on urethral infection, rich in minerals has convergence, diuresis, sterilization, sedative effect, and can treat nephrotic urethral infection, immersion bath can relieve fatigue, prolong life, at the same time, it can also relieve rheumatism and eliminate facial acne.

2. Beauty: the unique natural ingredients of Photinia can effectively relieve skin fatigue, regulate microcirculation, enhance skin's own resistance, play a great role in alleviating the phenomenon of red blood, and can restore skin to health and whiteness. Maintain digestive tract function, help urinate smoothly and adjust physiological function.