Traditional Wild Flower Confetti
The plants in our confetti are all naturally dried, un-preserved, un-scented, un-dyed and have been harvested from sustainable sources.Wild Flower Floral’s Confetti will biodegrade within a few days.
Herbal Teas
Our Herbal Teas have been developed by Sarah Langley MNIMH. Sarah’s interest in the healing power of plants stems from her involvement with organic horticulture both in the UK and California.
Sarah Langley
Sarah Langley established Wild Flower Florals in 2005. Sarah works form her West Dorset home, collecting and drying natural ingredients that she finds in the surrounding countryside. Sarah is a qualified Medical Herbalist and works at Bridport Complementary Medical Centre, where she combines her love and knowledge of plants with her natural interest in the well being of others.
Bridport Complementary Medicine Centre
Traditional Wild Flower Confetti
The plants and flowers found in Wild Flower Floral’s Confetti have been selected because of their traditional use in ceremonies and celebrations of love and unity since time immemorial.
Daises (Bellis perennis) - Simplicity and Innocence
The daisy is steeped in folklore and history. Most renowned for the innocent opening of its petals during the day (Days-eye) and closing them at night, it was worn by 15th century Knights to show that his chosen lady returned his love. This is the flower chosen for the children’s game ‘loves me’, ‘loves me not’ and it’s long stems make it perfect for making flower necklaces or daisy chains, this, along with its simple form, give it the air of innocence and simplicity.
Buttercup (Ranunculus acris) - Prosperity
The well-loved common buttercup is another favourite for children’s games, when held under the chin its reflection tests your fondness for butter. It is often seen in medieval woodcarvings where, it is suggested, the golden petals may once have represented gold, riches and prosperity. Any gardener knows that it will happily creep through the garden and if allowed to thrive and prosper it will offer the most joyful tall and radiant displays of shining clusters of gold.
Calendula marigold (Calendula officinalis) - Constancy in Love
The name calendula comes from the roman for ‘first day of the month’ as in southern regions this marigold flowers constantly throughout the year. The name Marigold refers to its link with the Virgin Mary and all that is constant and loving. The plant itself provides brightness to any garden and profusely self- seeds giving a continual pleasure.
Rose petals (Rosa gallica) - Love and Passion
The rose is deeply entwined with passionate romantic history, a withered bunch being found in the innermost sarcophagus of the boy-king Tutankhamun, believed to have been put there by his widow and lasting in essence for thousands of years. Cleopatra was said to have pillows stuffed with rose petals, the Empress Josephine had an extensive rose garden and the prince had to fight his way through a climbing thorny rose bush in order to reach Sleeping Beauty. Such romantic icons stand the test of time and their passion continues to inspire future generations. The plant itself is like the double-edged sword of love; velvet intensely scented dramatic splendour, but which needs respectful and considered handling in order to avoid the pain of the thorns.
Honey suckle (Lonicera caprifolium) – Fidelity
The plant itself grows strong and true in the most unlikely places, loving both the damp and warmth of hedgerows and woodlands. No matter what it endures it will remain constant and vigorously blooms with heavenly scented flowers throughout the season, bringing colour, fragrance and flair, no wonder our ancestors used it to symbolise fidelity.
Blue mallow (Malva sylvestra) - Hope and Happiness
This soft and gentle plant is tough and sturdy; it has delicate purple/blue flowers, which seem to be resilient to the cold, wind, rain and drought just as ‘Hope’ is. Parts of this plant are the traditional origin of the sweets ‘marshmallows’; perhaps this is why it represents happiness!
Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) - Purity and Fertility
This very popular garden plant earns its reputation from its highly scented flower heads which yield an exquisite essential oil highly prized for its purifying properties, it is a main stay of traditional first aid boxes, being used to make anything better.
The tiny flowers are easily removed from the firm upright stems and were often scattered to fragrance the beds of newly weds on their wedding night.
Herbal Teas
Sereni-tea is a blend of 3 plants traditionally used for their calming properties.
Ingredients: greatest first.
Lime Blossom (Tilia europoea)
Lime blossom trees can grow to be thousands of years old. The relaxing tea it yields is well known to reduce nervous tension and anxiety and aids sleep, it calms excitable restless children and is also useful for conditions such as tension headaches, period pains, colic and cramps. It also relaxes the heart making it useful for palpitations, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Its use for reducing fevers, particularly in children will assist in the treatment of colds and flu and is particularly effective when combined with elder flowers and the mild diuretic action will assist in clearing toxins from the body through the urinary system.
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
Chamomile grows wild and is cultivated in much of Europe and other temperate regions. This plant has been taken for digestive problems since at least the 1st century AD. Gentle and efficacious, it is very suitable for children. The aromatic, slightly bitter taste, reminiscent of apples, is familiar to Herbal tea drinkers. The herb's varied medicinal uses, however, are not as well known. It is an excellent herb for many digestive disorders; indigestion, acidity, gas, and colic. It also relieves irritability and promotes sleep. It is valuable for relieving discomfort, and is a very strong antispasmodic, relaxing tense, aching muscles and easing menstrual pain. Externally, it is used for sore skin and eczema and is reported to be anti-allergenic and useful for hay fever and asthma.
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Skullcap is native to North America, but is now widely cultivated in Europe and other areas of the world. Infusions of the herb have been commonly used for hundreds of years in the treatment of a wide range of nervous conditions .The tonic and restorative properties help to support and nourish the nervous system, calming and relieving stress, insomnia and anxiety. The stronger tincture preparation has been applied to more complex problems of the nervous system including anxiety, epilepsy, delirium tremens, withdrawal from barbiturates and tranquillisers, neuralgia and to induce sleep when necessary, without any unpleasant symptoms following. The leaves are antispasmodic, slightly astringent, diuretic, nervine, sedative and strongly tonic. Very strong infusions of the plant by itself have been used to promote suppressed menstruation, relieve breast pain and encourage expulsion of the placenta.
If you are pregnant or already taking anti depressants, tranquilizers or sedatives consult a health care professional before considering using this tea.
Medical Herbalism
Herbal medicine is the ancient practice of healing people with plants. Herbs aid the body by improving its function to promote the restoration of health. Herbal medicine can benefit both chronic (long term) and acute (short-term) conditions and can be used in conjunction with other medications and therapies. Herbal teas and tinctures (concentrated extracts) are 100% natural.
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