Everlasting
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Everlasting
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Everlasting , In Latin : Aeternus Eternus
Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror.
But you are eternity and you are the mirror.
~ Kahlil Gibran [fr. The Prophet]
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Strawflower (everlasting; yellow paper daisy)
Xerochrysum bracteatum
(formerly Helichrysum bracteatum , until 1990)
Fr. the Greek helios = sun and chrysos = golden
Family : Asteraceae ; Compositae (Sunflower)
Initially described by Etienne Pierre Ventenat in 1803, it was transferred to a new genus Xerochrysum in 1990.
This native Australian perennial is a popular flowering annual elsewhere in the world, and grows wild in India. While popular as a decorative bloom, it has a number of other uses.
In the Philippines, it has been known to dress wounds. The French used this oil as an anti-inflammatory to regulate cholesterol. Dried, it apparently acts as a moth repellent. Tobacco is flavoured with its oil, and it a fixative in perfume and cosmetics.
Scientific studies have identified it for potential anti-cancer drug use; also, as a potent anti-anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Additionally, it is anti-microbial, fungicidal, an astringent, a diuretic, an expectorant; it is a stimulant for the liver and kidneys to aid in detoxifying, and is used in lymphatic drainage massage. Its rejuvenating oil promotes cell growth and rebuild tissues and is used to heal scars, acne, boils, and dermatitis.
Web:
http://medicalfunnyhoney.com/helichrysum
http://stuartxchange.com/Everlasting.html (Philippine Medicinal Plants)
Jekka's Complete Herb Book [J.McIvar]
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Taken in natural light ; Undedited; Uncropped, : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
All Things Golden
Fine Arts Professionals
Beautiful Flowers
The Niche
Thoughts of Flowers
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June 19th, 2015
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Comments (40)
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Connie, Sharing my Congratulations on your recent Feature in Thoughts of Flowers !
Lisa Phillips
Your beautiful work has been featured in the FAA group "Thoughts of Flowers". http://fineartamerica.com/groups/thoughts-of-flowers.htm
Dennis Baswell
Beautiful flower , great contrast and process Connie.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Dennis! .. the entire process was uploading from the camera to the computer {glad you like it!} :))
Angelo DeVal
Great work Connie! you have a nice collection of flowers. Smooth and intense at the same time, well done! l/f
Connie Handscomb
Bruce, Hello! thank you! for featuring this image in Beautiful Flowers; hope you had a lovely &* relaxing {short} downtime :))
Connie Handscomb
Nader, many thanks again to you for featuring this image in Fine Arts Professionals :))