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• Wednesday, January 06th, 2010
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Endometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium, also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. We have spent much of our time to discuss how conventional and traditional Chinese medicine in treating endometriosis. In this article, we will continue to discuss how flower plants can help to treat endometriosis ( Part B).

M. Delicious Monster

I. Definition

Flower remedies – delicious monster also known as Swiss cheese plant, fruit salad plant or monster fruit is a creeping vine native from southern Mexico to Panama. It has been used in traditional medicine in treating arthritis.

II. How Delicious Monster effects women with endometriosis

1. Fluid retention

Delicious monster fruit containing high levels of potassium, like banana that helps to regulate the levels of sodium and improve the lymphatic function resulting in lessening the risk of water retention in the body tissues and breast tenderness for women with endometriosis.

2. Menstrual cramps

It is said that delicious monster also helps to relax the body muscles resulting in reducing the menstrual cramps caused by over active abdominal muscles.

3. Menstruation

The fruit of delicious monster also contains high amount of vitamin C which is essential for lessening the heavy blood flow during menstruation as resulting of strengthening of the small veins in the abdomen.

4. Folic acid

It also contains folic acid that helps to increase the production of red and white blood cells through cell division and DNA duplication resulting in strengthening the immune system in fighting against endometrial implants and adhesion and reducing the symptoms of endometriosis such as anemia, fatigue. emotional and physical stress, etc.

The tiny hairs on each section of the plant can cause a burning irritation to the skin and tongue and eating the immature fruit which still has the kernels firmly attached, exposes the throat to the oxalic acid is dangerous.

N. Fuchsia

I. Definition

Fuchsia is a flowering plant, mostly shrubs and can grow long shoots. It is native to South and Central America. It has been used in traditional medicine in treating skin ailments, small blisters and rashes.

II. How fuchsia effects women with endometriosis

1. Nervous system

Fuchsia is said to help to provide more the energy to body by increasing the fat and protein metabolism resulting in lessening the symptoms of endometriosis including fatigue, tiredness and loss of memory due to aging.

2. Menstrual cramps

It also helps to reduce the tension of nervous muscle moving including the abdominal muscle, thereby, it calms the over active muscle in the uterus resulting in reducing the menstrual cramps for women with endometriosis.

3. Respiratory system

Fuchsia also improve the respiratory air ways, that not only helps to decrease the air way illness but also provide more oxygen for our body need resulting in lessening the nervous tension that causes symptoms of endometriosis including emotional and physical stress, anxiety, migraine and depression.

4. Kidney tonic

It is also a kidney tonic medicine that helps to improve the kidney function in urinary secretion resulting in helping the lymphatic function and reducing the risk of water retention.

5. Irritable bowl syndrome

Fuchsia is helpful in improving the irritable bowl syndrome for women with endometriosis that helps to reduce menstrual cramps caused by endometriosis attached to secretion organs.

6. Circulatory system

It also helps to reduce high blood pressure caused by stress and anxiety for women with endometriosis by increasing the function of the heart and blood circulation resulting in increasing function of the nervous and reducing symptoms of endometriosis.

O. Gardenia

I. Definition



Gardenia. a popular shrub and ornamental in the southern part of the United States, is a genus of about 250 species of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It has been used in traditional medicine in treating stress, fear and anxiety.

II. How gardenia effects women with endometriosis

1. Circulatory system

Gardenoa contains chemical genipin that helps to increase the function of liver in carbohydrate synthesis resulting in lowering the glucose in the blood stream that helps to improve the function of the nervous system and lessen the symptom of endometriosis including emotional and physical stress, anxiety, fatigue and tiredness.

2. Liver tonic

Genipin in the gardenia not only helps to relieve the symptoms of type II diabetes, it also helps liver in protein and fat metabolism resulting in lessening the risk of over production of certain members of the prostaglandins family that causes menstrual cramps for women with endometriosis.

3. DNA orders

Gardenia also is a collagen tonic, it helps to break down the protein into its base amino acids during digestion that not only helps to improve the joint tissues but also increases the the body in regulating the DNA orders resulting in lessening the risk of abnormality of cell growth including the endometrial cell growing somewhere esle other than the endometrium.

4. Crocin

Gardenia also contains crocin, a natural carotenoid chemical compound, it helps to increase the function of immune system in fighting against the forming of free radicals and invasion of bacteria and virus including the forming endometrial implants and adhesion.

5. Nervous system

Crocin in gardenia besides helping to fight against the inflammation caused by abnormal cells growth, it also helps to relax the cells in the nervous system resulting in lessening the symptoms of endometriosis including emotional and physical stress, anxiety, fear and depression.

P. Garland Chrysanthemum

I. Definition

Garland chrysanthemum also known as chrysanthemum greens or edible chrysanthemum, is a flower and leaf vegetable in the genius Leucanthemum. It’s flower has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as blood tonic.

II. How garland chrysanthemum effects women with endometriosis

1. Beta carotene

Garland chrysanthemum contains high amounts of beta carotene that is converted to vitamin A in our body. It is an antioxidant which helps to improve the immune system fighting against the foreign invasion including endometrial implants and adhesion and bacteria and virus.

2. Iron

It is also rich in iron, the mineral that is necessary for increasing the production of red blood cell and oxygen absorption. Without enough iron, our body can not make enough blood to replace those blood loss for women with endometriosis and heavy blood flow during menstruation that causes anemia.

3. Folate

Folate or folic acid in garland chrysanthemum besides is necessary for cell division and DNA duplication, it also helps to improve the function of nervous system resulting in lessening the symptoms of endometriosis during menstrual cycle including memory loss, tiredness, fatigue, insomnia, etc.

4. Vitamin K

Vitamin K in the flower plant, garland chrysanthemum, not only helps to protect the skin membranes, but also helps to reduce blood flow for women with endometriosis during menstruation.

5. Vitamin C

It also contains high amount of vitamin C that not only helps to improve immune system fighting against inflammation caused by abnormal cell growth including endometrial implants and adhesion, it also helps to strengthen the capillaries wall resulting in lessening the risk of breaking off of the small veins in the abdominal region resulting in reducing the heavy blood flow for women with endometriosis.

Since garland chrysanthemum contains high amount of sodium, please intake it with potassium rich food to avoid fluid retention.

Q. Geranium

I. Definition

Geranium also known as cranesbills, is a genus flowering plant native to in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region. It has been used in traditional medicine in treating digestive disorder.

II. How flower remedies – Geranium effects women with endometriosis

1. Circulatory system

Geranium is said to contain substances that help the blood vessels to contract resulting in lessening the heavy blood flow for women with endometriosis and heavy blood flow during menstruation.

2. Digestive system

It is said that Geranium is a digestive tonic medicine which helps to improve the digestive system in absorbing of vital vitamins and minerals for the body celsl need resulting in lessening the system of endometriosis caused by nutrients deficiency.

3. Immune system

It also helps the liver in fat and protein metabolism through bile secretion that helps to inhibit the levels of bad cholesterol in the blood stream and increase the transportation of nutrients and oxygen to the cells of nervous system resulting in lessening the risk of nervous tension and symptoms of endometriosis including emotional and physical stress.

4. Hormone balancing

Geranium also helps to stimulate the function of endocrinal glands in regulating the production of levels of estrogen resulting in lessening the risk of endometriosis forming in other part of the body and menstrual cramps.

5. Water retention

It also helps to improve the lymphatic function resulting in reducing the water retention in the body tissues.

Geraniums is also used in homeopathic medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antidepressant and diuretic.

R. Gladiolus

I. Definition

Gladiolus also known as sword lily, is a flower plant belongs to the genus Gladiolus containing about 260 species and native to South Africa. It has been used in traditional medicine in treating diarrhea and stomach upsets.

II. How gladiolus effects women with endometriosis

1. Digestive system

It is said that gladiolus has been used in traditional South Africa medicine to improve function of digestive system in absorbing the variety of nutrients which are necessary for women with endometriosis because for what ever reasons, most of them are found to have some kinds of nutrients deficiency during menstrual cycle.

2. Secretion system

Gladiolus also helps to improve the contraction of the large intestine and movement of stool that decrease the risk of constipation resulting in lessening the menstrual cramps for some women if endometrial implants and adhesion attached to the secretion organs.

3. Nervous system

It also helps the liver in fat and protein metabolism resulting in lessening the tension of nervous system including symptoms of fatigue, emotional and physical stress, anxiety and depression.

4. Menstrual cramps

It is said the plant also helps in regulating the function of certain hormone in the prostaglandins family as resulting of liver function in balancing the levels of fatty acids. As we know unbalancing of fatty acids causes over production of some members in the prostaglandins hormone resulting in over active uterine muscles and menstrual cramps.

5. Sexual desire

Gladiolus is said contains substance that helps to stimulate the production of testosterone which is essential for some women who have had symptoms of libido during menstrual cycle caused by low levels of testosterone in the body.

S. Hollyhock

I. Definition

Hollyhocks is a flower plant in the genus Alcea family of Malvaceae and native to southwest and central Asia. It has been used in traditional medicine in treating chronic catarrh, and hayfever with catarrh and allergic rhinitis.

II. How hollyhock effects women with endometriosis

1. Constipation

Hollyhock is said to help in soothing irritable bowel syndrome, thereby it increases the movement of stool in the large intestine resulting in lessening the menstrual cramps caused by endometrial implants and adhesion to the secretion organs for some women with endometriosis.

2. Digestive system

Hollyhock also contains substance that help to improve function of digestive system in vitamins and minerals absorption resulting in lessening the symptoms of endometriosis caused nutrients deficiency during menstrual cycle.

3. Inflammation

Hollyhock also helps to reduce inflammation caused by physical impact and endometrial implants and adhesion attached to the other organs excluding the endometrium.

4. Breast tenderness and water retention

It is also help to reduce the levels of prolactin hormone and increase the lymphatic function resulting in reducing the risk of breast tenderness and water retention in the body tissues for some women with endometriosis.

5. Menstrual cramps

Hollyhock contains substance which helps to relax the tension of the body muscles resulting in reducing the menstrual cramps caused by over active uterine muscles.

T. Honeysuckle

I. Definition

honeysuckle is an arching flower plant that has twining vines in the family Capreoliaceae and native to the Northern Hemisphere. It has been used in traditional medicine as a diuretic effect in the body.

II. How honeysuckle effects women with endometriosis

1. Liver

Honeysuckle has been used to increase function of liver function in fat and protein metabolism, that helps to improve the function of nervous system and reduce the tension of cells in the brain resulting in increasing the information transmitting between cells and reducing the nervous tension causing symptoms of endometriosis.

2. Water retention

It also helps to improve kidney function in urinary extraction and lymphatic function in secreting fluids from the body tissues that reduce the risk of water retention, one of the symptoms for women with endometriosis during menstrual cycle.

3. Immune system

Hoenysckle also contains substance that helps to increase the function of immune system in fighting against the forming of free radicals and foreign bacteria and virus invasion resulting in lessening the risk of forming of endometriosis in some part in the body excluding the endometrium.

4. Digestive system

It also helps to fight against bad micro-organisms in the digestive system that increases the absorption of vital nutrients for the body because most women with endometriosis are found to have some kinds of nutrients deficiency during menstrual cycle.

5. Pain reliever

It is said honeysuckle also contains substance which helps to calm the over active of muscles in the body resulting in lessening the menstrual cramps caused by over active uterine muscles.

U. Jasmine

I. Definition

Jasmine is a flower plant with vines in the family Oleaceae , native to the Europe, Asia and Africa. It has been used in Chinese traditional medicine in treating headache, insomnia and chronic pain.

II. How jasmine effects women with endometriosis

1. Sedative

jasmine contains sedative property that helps to reduce the tension of nervous system during stress resulting in lessening the symptoms of endometriosis including emotional and physical stress, insomnia and depression.

2. Cell abnormality

jasmine also helps to regulate cell growth, thereby it decreases the risk of endometrial cells growing somewhere else other than the endometrium.

3. Menstrual cramps

It has been used in Chinese traditional medicine in treating muscle cramps in the abdominal region resulting in menstrual cramps caused by over active uterine muscles for women with endometriosis.

4. Sexual desire

Jasmine is an aphrodisiac medicine. It has been used to increase levels of testosterone for men and women alike resulting in increasing the sexual desire for some women with endometriosis during menstrual cycle.

5. Liver

It also helps to detoxify the liver that helps to improve the liver function in fat and protein metabolism resulting in lessening the risk of menstrual symptoms caused by over active brain cells.

V. Lavender

I. Definition

Lavender is a flower plant, belongs to the mint family Lamiaceae and native to the Mediterranean, South Africa and Southeast of India. It has been used in traditional medicine for balms, salves, perfumes, cosmetics, and topical application.

II. How lavender effects women with endometriosis

1. Immune system

Lavender is said to contain chemicals that helps to reduce the inflammation caused by physical impact or abnormal cell growing in the wrong part in the body, including endometrial cells, thereby, it helps to reduce the risk of endometriosis.

2. Nervous System

It also has a calming effect in the brain cell by improving the information transmitting between cells, thus it reduces the symptoms of endometriosis such as tiredness, physical and emotional stress and anxiety.

3. Insomnia

Lavender has been used in tradition medicine in relaxing the nervous tension at night resulting in lessening the risk of sleeplessness for women with endometriosis during memstrual cycle.

4. Hormone Inhibitor

As an extrogen hormone inhibitor, it helps to reduce the over production of estrogen’ s level during menstrual cycle, resulting in reducing the risk of endometrial implants and adhesion as well as symptoms of endometriosis.

5. Cell division

Avender is also a mitotic that helps to regulate the cell division and cell growth resulting in lessening the risk of endometrial cell growing in other part of the body, excluding the endometrium.

W. Viola

I. Definition

Viola is a flower plant belongs to in the violet family Violaceae, distributed around the world. Most species are found in the temperate Northern Hemisphere. It has been used in traditional medicine in treating high blood pressure. Do not take pansies and violas medicinally for long periods of time as they can cause nausea and vomiting.

II. How viola effects women with endometriosis

1. Digestive system

It is said that viola helps to improve the disgestive system function in absorbing the essential vitams and minerals, thereby it decreases the risk of hormone imbalance caused by nutritaional deficiency.

2. Circulatory system

Viola has been used in traditional medicine as a blood tonic herbs, it helps to decrease the levels of bad cholesterol in the arteries resulting in increasing the function of heart, improving oxygen transportation and reducing high blood pressure as well as decreasing the tension of nervous and system and lessening the emotional and physical symptoms of endometriosis.

3. Pain reliever

It is said that viola contain substances that help to reduce the tension of uterine muscle resulting in lessening the menstrual cramps.

4. Vitamin C

Vitamin C in viola not only helps to improve the digestive absorption of vital nutrients, it also helps to reduce the risk of breaking off of capillaries wall thereby, it helps to reduce the risk of heavy period flow for women with endometriosis.

5. Immune system

Viola contain anthocyanin, the powerful antioxidant that not only helps to increase immune function in the body in fighting against any invasion of foreign substance such as bacteria and virus, but also prevent the abnormal cell growth such as peritonea cell growing into endometriosis in the abdominal region.

Do not take violas medicinally for long periods of time as they can cause nausea and vomiting.

X. Plumbago

I. Definition

Plumbago is a flower plant, belongs to the family Plumbaginaceae family, native to warm temperate to tropical regions of the world. It has been used in traditional medicine to cure lead poisoning.

II. How plumbago effects women with endometriosis

1. Digestive system

Plumbago is an antidyspeptic. it helps to improve function of digestive system in absorbing vital nutrients for the women with endometriosis because most of them are found to have some nutrietns deficiency during menstrual cycle.

2. Inflammation

It is said that the essential oils of plumbago help to improve the glandular swelling resulting in lessening the risk of inflammation caused by irregular cell growth including the endometrial implants and adhesion attached to other organs.

3. Nervous tension

Plugbago also contain substance that helps to reduce the nervous tension caused by emotional and physical stress during menstrual cycle.

4. Digestive system

It also helps to cure digestive disorder and improve the system in nutrients absorption, thereby it reduces the symptoms of menstrual cycle caused by nutrients deficiency.

5. Sitosterol glucoside

The sitosterol glucoside is said to help in regulating the cell growth in our body resulting in lessening the risk of forming of free radicals and endometriosis.

Y. Poppy

I. Definition

Poppy is a flower plant with one flower per stem and belongs to the poppy family. It has been used in traditional medicine as pain reliever.

II. How Poppy effects women with endometriosis

1. Sedative

Poppy contains alkaloids, they are chemical compound that help to relieve the tension of nervous system for all causes, therefore it also reduces the menstrual cramps for women with endometriosis caused by over active uterine muscles.

2. Congestion

It is said that poppy also helps to improve congestion caused by blockage of the nasal passages that increases function of respiratory system in oxygen absorbing thus, increasing the blood transportation of nutrients to the body cell need and lessening the symptoms of endometriosis caused by nutrients deficiency.

3. Inflammation

Poppy also helps to stop the inflammation of blood vessels that decreases the risk of endometrial implants and adhesion caused by endometrial cell attached to the other organs in the body excluding the endometrium.

4. Insomnia

It also has been used in traditional medicine in aiding the sleeplessness caused by over active cells at night because of it’s sedative agents.

5. Nervous system

Besides helping people who can not sleep at night, it also contains chemical agents that help to relax the nervous tension resulting in lessening the symptoms of anxiety or emotional stress caused by over active brain cells and hormone imbalance.

Z. Rose

I. Definition

Rose is a flower plants, belongs to the family Rosacea and native to Asia, with smaller numbers of species native to Europe, North America, and northwest Africa. It has been used in traditional medicine as immune system booster.

II. How rose effects women with endometriosis

1. Vitamin C

Rose contains hiogh amount of vitamin C which helps to reduce the risk of breaking off of the small veins in the abdomial region resulting in reducing the risk of heavy period flow for women with endometiosis in the abdomen

2. Digestive system enhancer

It is said the rose helps to increase the function of digestive system in aborbing the vitamins and mineral for women with endometriosis during menstrual cycle resulting in kesseing the risk of nutrients deficiency.

3. Constipation.

Rose is also a laxative herb, it helps to increase the function of large intestine in moving stool resulting in reducing the risk of menstrual cramps caused endometrial implants and adhesion attached to the secretion organs.

4. Menstrual cramps

Rose also helps to relieve the qi stagnation as resulting of congestion of uterine muscles. By releasing the qi, it helps to normalize the function of uterine muscles resulting in lessening the menstrual cramps for women with endometriosis.

5. Insomnia

It has been used as tea in some culture to aid sleeplessness for women during menstrual cycle caused by emotional and physic stress as resulting of over active brain cell at night.

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• Wednesday, January 06th, 2010
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Did you know that most of the wicker palm used to create superior selections of rattan conservatory furniture originated from in Indonesia? Other African, Asian, and Australasian countries also make quality selections of this furniture as well. 

If you know where the supply of material comes from it will help you make just the right choice. Furthermore, it does help to know a little bit more about the selection and placement of this furniture. 

For instance, it may interest you to know that contemporary rattan conservatory furniture appears to be used most frequently today. This modern style is frequently selected most recently are those that are recognised by its smooth lines and distinct angles. 

These cutting-edge styles contribute to an ambiance regardless of where each piece is placed. While you shop for quality rattan conservatory furniture you need to keep one additional very important point in mind. 

That is, if you choose garden chairs, coffee tables, and sofas that also are designed with designer glass, make absolutely sure you choose the most durable merchandise. This is especially true when you pick out items that are part glass. 

For instance, some glass coffee tables are built from the most durable grades of glass found today. In case you are wondering how think the glass should be, at least an approximate grade of 5 to 6mm is highly advised. 

However, quite often up to 12mm is offered, and if it is this may be your best option yet. Some of the nicest models of rattan garden sets are UV protected and can be set outdoors throughout the year. 

This will further guard them against further harm such as fading, splitting, or cracking. An outdoor waterproof cover is also recommended. 

Frames of the best models are made from lightweight, coated materials such as aluminum. This will diminish the onslaught the premature occurrence of many problems such as rusting, damage, or unnecessary wearing and tearing. 

If the seller provides some type of guarantee you can be sure that the vendor does stand by the durability and reliability of the rattan garden product they offer. This is an important matter in the event of defect that was to no fault of your own. 

Popular Rattan Sets 

Some of the nicest models of rattan conservatory furniture include the variants of cubed furniture sets. These as well as the L-shaped varieties are very representative of what modern furniture is all about.

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• Wednesday, January 06th, 2010
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Ceratophyllym demersum (also known as the Coontail) is an undersea rootless perennial plant with several branches with rigid bushy whorls of split dark green leaves. This underwater plant is often seen growing in lakes, streams, ponds and slow running waterways all over the country. There are several species of Coontail which have now made Florida their home.

When the water is nutrient rich, Coontail tends to form thick colonies anchored to each other or suspended near the surface. The leaves of the Coontail are about 2-4 cm long and are pronged or forked. The margins of the leaves may be serrated and the leaves do feel crunchy. The leaves are arranged in whorls with dense growth towards the stem tip. The stems of the Coontail are rather thin/fragile and do break very easily. The fan shaped leaves resemble a raccoon’s tail and this explains why the plant is often called Coontail. The leaves of the Coontail have very tiny projections (teeth like) which give the plant a rough texture.

Coontail grows in ponds, rivers, water ways, streams, lakes, lagoons and irrigation canals in most parts of the country. The plant is quite hardy and water resistant, tolerating high levels of turbidity and hardness.

The Coontail also produces submerged tiny flowers at the leaf bases. Both male and female flowers occur on the same plant but the different genders occupy different parts of the plant. Flowering is more commonly see throughout summer- from June to September.

The Coontail also produces small oval shaped fruits with 3 long spines. The fruit is quite tiny and feels hard to touch. The seeds of the fruit are most likely spreads by water and mammals that eat the fruit.

The Coontail lack roots and float freely below the surface. Sometimes the leaves may modify and anchor themselves to surrounding structures. Propagation of the Coontail is via seeds, plants or fragments that have broken off. The Coontail is vital for the water ecosystem. It is an important habitant for sea-life, fish, small aquatic mammals and a variety of aquatic insects. A number of waterfowls feed on the seeds and foliage. Some landscapers plant the Coontail in aquariums and swimming pools.

The plant is very tolerant of hard water and does not require a lot of sunlight to thrive. The Coontail is often confused with other water based plants like the musk grass, water weeds and milfoils.

The Coontail does have a few negatives. When the water has good nutrients, the plant can become dense and thick. Large growths of the Coontail can limit recreational use of the water. Along major water ways, Coontail growths have also restricted movement of navigation vessels and boats. Unlike many other water plants, the Coontail can grow in environments that are unsuitable. The plants can also crowd out other plants and destroy the water habitat.

When the growth is controlled, the Coontail invites a large diversity of aquatic life and can add structure and tugged natural beauty to the environment.

For more on the Coontail, please visit www.tnnursery.net

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• Wednesday, January 06th, 2010
Lise Rina asked:




You may look at all the colorful spring and summer wedding arrangements with longing and admire the way fall flowers compliment each other, but winter wedding flowers can be the most beautiful and inspiring of all.

A floral designer will most likely inform you that a defining element of winter arrangements is the use of one color. For instance, it is common to see large bouquets of red roses placed all together.

Thanks to modern conveniences and technology, it is possible to have just about any flowers you want available in the winter months. However, it may not always fit your budget, as they are often much more expensive out of season. But there are so many beautiful winter floral possibilities that are inspiring. Once you have discovered their possibilities, you will probably be delighted and excited to use them.

The Holidays: Christmas is one of the most exciting times of year, and it can make a wedding fun and beautiful. There are many Christmas flowers that fit perfectly in wedding decor and can also cut down on your cost. A few choices include Poinsettias, Amaryllis, Holly, Fir sprigs, and other stemmed red berries.

A holiday wedding can be transformed using Christmas flowers and decorations. Many choose to use large numbers of fir trees intertwined with glittering white lights. This creates a stunning background for any ceremony. Of you may choose to make your holiday wedding a more elegant affair featuring lots of red roses.

The holidays can inspire you to add a lot more detail to your floral decorations. This is the season for glittering stems and picks, big shiny bows, and shimmering candlelight. Little touches like these can add so much to any winter wedding.

Winter Colors: The color white has recently become the height of elegance as a choice in wedding flowers. You can add more of a holiday touch to a white theme by using silver or gold accents. A winter wonderland can be created simply by using a silvery white and icy blue combination. White poinsettias look very appropriate in this setting. The Amaryllis also is available in white and this looks very stunning in large bouquets.

You may choose to use an unexpected twist on the traditional bouquet for your winter wedding. Popular choices include bridesmaids carrying lanterns, pomanders, or wreaths down the aisle. These are perfect and a refreshing change from the traditional for a winter wedding.

Symbols of Winter: Think of the elements such as snow and ice. Think of bare trees and stems. A snowflake theme would be very appropriate and fun for a winter wedding. You could also choose a sparkling crystal and ice theme. Add some wooden stems or pinecones to give it a more lifelike wintry feel. Pine sprigs would be a nice touch if you want some greenery, as this is the only real green thing seen in cold climates during the winter months.

Whatever winter wedding theme you choose, it will only be perfect as you see it. There are vast combinations of floral designs that would be beautiful and appropriate, but the only thing that really matters is that you are happy. The wedding you create should be the wedding of your dreams and create a memory that will satisfy you for a lifetime, no matter what anyone else may think.