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Flowers have played a key role throughout human history. Traces of its usefulness can be found in various religious texts, folk tales, and myths. Some types of flowers were used for food and continue to be used for food to this day; others have healing properties and are used as medicine. Early man also recognized the aesthetic function of flowers; in fact, some ancient cultures believed that they could appease the spirits of their ancestors by decorating their graves with a particular type of flower.
However, the most important function flowers have is their power to convey deep human emotions and thoughts like no other object can. Whenever your feelings are too intense for words, be it love, pain, happiness or gratitude, try expressing them through the gift of flowers. You will discover that it will express your feelings perfectly.
The flower that has the most obvious meaning is the rose, the eternal symbol of love and romantic desire. During the Renaissance era, roses became associated with the immortal beauty of Venus, while the scratches made by the thorny stem symbolized the wounds of love. Christian symbolism also uses the red rose to represent the love and blood of a martyr. White roses signify purity, innocence, and charm, while pink roses symbolize happiness.
As well as conveying messages, flowers can also affect our moods and influence our emotions. According to a recent behavioral study conducted at the State University of New Jersey, the presence of colorful flowers increases feelings of life satisfaction, triggers happy emotions and memories, and positively influences social behavior. The healing properties of flowers have also been proven by scientific research. Environmental psychologist Dr. Roger Ulrich found that when flowers were visible to hospital patients, their need for pain relievers decreased, their stress levels decreased, and their hospital stay was characterized by increased optimism. Perhaps the positive effect that flowers have on hospital patients also has something to do with their meaning: they are tangible proof that someone cares about them and wishes them well. Flowers therefore have an immediate impact on our emotions and a positive long-term effect on our mood.
Flowers have been used for many purposes since the dawn of civilization and carry significant meaning to other people. From birthdays to funerals, flowers will always hold a special place in human celebrations and rituals. The next time you send someone flowers, put as much thought and meaning into your gift as you would put money into a beautiful, well-constructed bouquet.