Different Kinds of Plants But Almost Same Benefits

Did it ever come up into your mind why Mother Earth's plants differ individually of its appearance and names, but the benefits are almost the same? With so many information about each plants' characteristics, but almost the same contents of its vitamins and minerals, and almost the same benefits to prevent, to relieve, to cure, or to treat certain disease, sometimes it's confusing which of these plants is right for yourself. 

As a person who really loves nature, my curiosity never stops to find out how all these plants differ from each other while they almost have the same benefits. Every time I see all these genius authors of books who extensively did their research before writing their books about plants, to those who specialized their passion by studying botany to become doctors and scientists, the more it triggers my curiosity to find out what made them drive into their passion, what is their purpose, and "who" helped them?

Lily flowers. Medicinal properties, benefits of the plant. White Lily

Scientific Name: Lilium candidum

"The white lily give off an exquisite soft fragrance, especially at night, but not all varieties have scent. Its flowers represents the candor, the majesty and purity because of its white color that is frequently seen in bridal bouquets. White Lilies have fascinated man since ancient times and in the temple of Solomon these flowers can be seen in the sculpture, also appear in medieval religious paintings.

The parts used in therapy are both fresh and dried bulbs and the extracted oil.

White Lily plant is native to Asia and North America. Later it spread to the Mediterranean. It is grown in many regions for its easy cultivation and the lasting of cut flowers.

How Did the Pursuit of Knowledge Begin?

Civilization started from the earliest people who lived simply through hunting animals and gathering fruits surrounding them. The day-to-day lives of these earliest people were so simple that they were just contented from the natural produce of Nature like fruits and other basic needs to keep them alive. 

But as people began to discover farming centuries ago, the first towns and cities were built in the Middle East. This is because, these people realized that they have various needs to be met as their population grows. Thus, their way of living started to change and science and technology began.

"NATURE" and Plants' Role In Humanity

Through Science and Technology, we are able to know plants' characteristics, benefits, harm and its beauty, based on the study made by scientists. However, each one of us though, have our own concepts and interpretations from the books that we read, from our own observations to the plants that our eyes can see physically. Not all human beings are given the opportunity to read all those studies made by the scientists, and I believe, that Nature helps those people who were not given the chance to reach the materials published for them to know the characteristics of plants.

There are those people who are "enlightened" by Nature to understand the characteristic of a certain plant. My husband is one example. He was taught by an "old man" who can "spiritually communicate" with a certain plant to be able to know if that particular plant can cure a disease, as I was told by my husband. It is my own belief that this not about being a "quack" doctor, but by way of Nature to help those people who don't have the chance to read the materials published regarding the study of plants through science and technology. The other reasons might be, that these people either live in a remote area where education is scarcely practiced or reached, or financially, they are not capable of buying such materials.

Chinese History in the Field of Medicine

Chinese are well known for their remarkable contribution in the field of medicine. Chinese medicine developed over thousands of years, almost without any outside influence from other medical systems. The Chinese' Yin and Yang represents the rule of opposites that is very important in their medicine process. The Yin is the force that represents qualities such as darkness, while its opposite, the Yang, stands for qualities such as light. It is the attempt to restore the balance between the opposite in Chinese medicine.

The Emperor, Huang Ti, who lived from 2698 B.C. to 2598 B.C., was said to be the author of the great Chinese medical work called, the Nei Ching, which forms the basis of all Chinese medicine.

The Nei Ching (Book of Medicine) is an ancient medical work, that is believed, according to legend, which was written 4,000 years ago by the Yellow Emperor, Huang Ti, that it was more likely to have been written sometime about 200 B.C., but this has formed the basis for most Chinese medical literature since.

Camp John Hay...Baguio City

Camp John Hay is another place worth seeing in Baguio City. Upon entering the Camp, the clean environment and tall pine trees will welcome you. Take a look at some of the photos inside Camp John Hay.

Beautiful Rose Garden at Baguio City

Roses...lots of description, symbolism and significance of roses but the beauty of it is even more interesting. It is even known to be a medicinal plant, but I will leave that to the experts to explain. 

The rose garden at Burnham Park in Baguio city is really beautiful. This is one of the attractions at Burnham Park. Fresh roses and different kinds of colors. Take a look...

Baguio City

Hello folks! My very first post to Welcome you all is the beautiful scenery in Baguio City. The Summer Capital of the Philippines. Enjoy the beautiful mountain view, the scenery during night time, the beautiful flowers at Burnharm Park and other parts in Baguio City.