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Did you know your favourite flowers can reduce stress and anxiety and give you glowing skin?

Sarah Raina, Co-Founder of Poshte

In Ayurveda and Aromatherapy—two traditions rooted in nature—flowers are seen not just as beautiful expressions of life but as powerful agents of healing. Their colours, aromas, and phytochemical properties influence both physical health and emotional well-being. When we work with flowers mindfully, they help realign our doshas, calm the mind, and awaken the senses.

Here are five sacred flowers that offer holistic support for body, mind, and soul:

1. Kashmiri Lavender : Balance for the Mind and Skin

Kashmiri lavender is a rare gem, harvested from high altitudes where the climate and soil yield oil of exquisite quality. In aromatherapy, its scent is revered for its calming and sedative effects—it helps ease anxiety, restlessness, and mental fatigue, gently preparing the mind for sleep or meditation. Its cooling, anti-inflammatory nature makes it especially beneficial for irritated skin, acne, or sensitivity caused by stress and heat.

How to use: Add a few drops to your diffuser during your wind-down ritual or infuse in coconut oil for a soothing body massage.

2. Patchouli : Grounding for the Soul, Nourishment for the Skin

Deep, earthy, and sensual—patchouli flower evokes the scent of damp earth after rain. In aromatherapy, it is known for its grounding and stabilising properties, helping to anchor emotions and calm overactive thoughts. For those prone to anxiety or who feel “ungrounded”, patchouli offers immediate emotional support.

Patchouli pacifies Vata and rejuvenates dry, ageing, or inflamed skin. It also supports emotional grounding through touch and scent.

How to use: Apply diluted oil to pulse points or blend into your daily abhyanga (self-massage) oil for grounding.

3. Hibiscus : Vitality for the Body, Joy for the Senses

Bright and vibrant, hibiscus is traditionally used in Ayurveda to strengthen hair, regulate hormones, and cool excess Pitta. It is rich in natural alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), making it suitable for skin renewal, toning, and anti-ageing.

How to use: Brew hibiscus flowers as a cooling tea, or grind the petals into a paste for a rejuvenating face or scalp mask.

4. Kashmiri Saffron Crocus : Radiance for the Skin, Elevation for the Spirit

Kashmiri saffron is among the most precious botanicals in Ayurvedic and aromatic healing. In Ayurveda, saffron is considered tridoshic—balancing for all three doshas—and is known for enhancing complexion, improving circulation, and uplifting the ojas (vital essence).

Its aroma is subtle yet deeply transformative. In aromatherapy, saffron is believed to stimulate the higher chakras, particularly the third eye and crown, promoting clarity, meditation, and emotional resilience.

How to use: Steep saffron strands in warm milk or facial oils to awaken radiance and inner light.

5. Jasmine : Bliss for the Heart, Harmony for the Soul

Jasmine, known as Mallika in Sanskrit, is one of the most spiritually significant flowers in Ayurveda and aromatherapy. Its exotic aroma has an immediate uplifting effect on the mind and is often used in practices related to love, devotion, and emotional release. Jasmine balances Kapha and Vata, supports hormonal health, and enhances skin’s suppleness. Emotionally, it opens the heart and dissolves melancholy, making it a floral ally in both healing and celebration.

How to use: Wear jasmine oil as natural perfume or add a few drops to your bath for a luxurious mood lift.

Each of these five flowers carries within it a universe of healing. In the Ayurvedic tradition, they serve the body by balancing doshas and enhancing natural beauty. Through the lens of aromatherapy, they whisper to the soul—soothing emotions, opening hearts, and restoring inner peace.

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