The topic of Matsumi Ladies Clinic Mita English blog in April is about flowers and aromatherapy.

In the first part, I created an article focusing on “Hanami” and cherry bloosom.

In this second part, the article is about many kinds of important roles of flowers on our lives.

 

Cherry blossom is a trendy flower now.

One of the best fragrances of body and bath products is made from Japanese cherry blossom with a mixture of pears, mimosa petals and sandalwood.

In Japan, cherry blossoms and the leaves are traditionally used for a sweet called “Sakura Mochi.”

However, recently, it has been used for teas, cookies and ice creams.

Several years ago, famous sweets company released a cherry blossom ice cream.

Sprinkling dried petals on the top of a cake or cookies are a fashionable way to finish it off.

 

The beautiful colors and aromas of the flowers attract us very much.

Roses are probably the most admired flower for a couple.

Almost every woman was given a red rose at least once in her lifetime.

 

On Valentine day, there are many bouquets of red roses sold everywhere because it is a symbol of deep love and passion.

Roses are beautiful and have gorgeous aromas which make everyone feel very special.

As clinic staff says, on Mother’s Day, carnations are presented from children.

 

Lavenders have been used from ancient times.

Roman soldiers washed their clothes and made their bathwater smell good with lavender oils.

For Egyptians, they were familiar as cosmetics.

They were popular as perfume among Greeks, while in Rome, commonly used for medicinal healing.

 

Flowers play various crucial roles in enriching our lives.

The final article is varied from biology of flowers to their medical effects.