The winter months hold such promise of elegance and stunning ambience, as they usher in snow and flowers of innocence. The beauty of the snowdrop is one that stuns the mounds of freshly fallen fluff.
The Snowdrop:
As the snow blankets the ground, this tiny beautiful plants shows its pure white petals. It stands as a symbol of hope in the midst of the soft, white cloud of cold that surrounds it. Snowdrops can live in a variety of soil types and require almost no maintenance. They tolerate shade to partial sun. Snowdrops are versatile.
Healing Powers:
Snowdrops are generally toxic to animals and humans when ingested. Yet, there is interestingly an antidote in them for a specific kind of poison. The alkaloid Galantamine can be isolated from snowdrops and has been used in memory studies. To treat Alzheimer’s, Neuritis and Neuralgia has been its primary use.
Traditionally, the Snowdrop was used as a rub-on treatment for headaches as well.
It is not only a gorgeous flower, it has powers to heal too; however limited they may be.
Conclusion to the Beauty of the Snowdrop:
The Snowdrop is delicate and beautiful. The flower is exquisite and radiates warm light in a time of cold darkness. The hope it offers ripples out into a future where there is a spring of color.