Sunburn
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Sunburn
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
The Sun, the hearth of affection and life, pours burning love on the delighted earth.
~ Arthur Rimbaud
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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
Philippine Medicinal Plants :online
Jekka's Complete Herb Book [J.McIvar]
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Taken in natural light ; Nature in all its natural splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
All Things Golden
Flower Mania
Global Flowers Photogr.
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September 9th, 2015
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Comments (30)
Connie Handscomb
Jasna, Hello! & Thank You! for featuring this image in Global Flowers Photography :))
Clare Bevan
The lighting is gorgeous!!! Looks so cute on a tote bag!!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Clare! nice to see you; thank you so much! .. & on as a framed print .. :))
Gabriella Weninger - David
Oh my goodness... Connie this is sooo GORGEOUS... AWESOME work and wonderful title!
Sandra Foster
Beautiful work my friend! A f/l too.
Connie Handscomb replied:
And to you, my friend, my good wishes for a glorious, bright day .. along with my thanks :))
Elizabeth Tillar
Connie, this is a delightful capture and presentation of the sunflower! I love the title, too; this variety has a very deep color, and your presentation of it is so lovely! l/f
Linda Lees
Beautiful capture of this Aussie wildflower! Great information in the description box too Connie, I never knew these flowers had so many uses. L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
I actually didn't know all of them myself, Linda, until I started to explore .. ; thank you, always! :))
Lisa S Baker
WOW this is gorgeous...love the golden tones with the exceptional lighting....dreamy! f/l/t