Almost everyone has these orange flowers in their garden: but people have no idea what they can do… I put them in the windows and in front of the door!
They are also called garafias, African or stink bugs because of their characteristic specific smell , which is due to the sulfur derivatives they contain.
There are about 50 species, which vary in height, flower shape and colour from yellow, orange to brownish red and their various combinations.
It blooms from June until the first frosts.
The leaves are dark green , wavy or multi-lobed. In the garden it is not only decorative, but also very useful. And not only for the garden, but also for you!
Axamelons are an excellent alternative for those who want to use fewer chemicals in the garden and are looking for natural ways to protect crops and repel pests.
The plant disinfects the soil, repels harmful insects, especially nematodes, which seriously affect crops of strawberries, onions, carrots or soil. Soil control.
It is worth planting the flowers directly in the garden.
In addition to repelling pests, these flowers attract pollinating insects and thus increase the fertility of zucchini, peas, cucumbers, tomatoes .
Aksamentica is also one of the most powerful natural aphid repellents.
Also for pots
I also grow axamentica in pots and put it in windows and on the terrace.
Few people know that this plant is one of the most powerful mosquito repellents, and it also has a very pretty and decorative appearance.
Few people know that these flowers are also tremendously beneficial for our health.
My grandmother taught me its miraculous power.
For example, ordinary tea from this flower was always on the table when we had a stomach ache on holidays at my grandmother’s house.
For digestion it is unsurpassed, but even more useful than pouring boiling water over it is mixing it with ordinary oil.
Just grate and add oil – it’s wonderful for your joints
This “stinking” effect, as I call this plant, will be especially appreciated by those who suffer from rheumatism or have pain in joints and bones (after the age of 60, that is, probably everyone).
Simply pick these flowering orange blossom heads and pour regular cooking oil over them .
I use a ratio of 1 part flowers to 3 parts oil.
Let it steep for 3 weeks.
The oil is used for rubbing and massaging sore joints , bones and muscles.
If you want even faster pain relief, also add a decoction of the flowers to the bath.
Collect the flowers at night and soak them in water overnight.
The next day, put on the heat, bring to a boil and pour into the bath (you can strain it, or add it with the flowers).
Drive away diseases and flies from the house
B Abby always said that this flower would banish both illness and unwanted inhabitants from the room. < And she wasn’t far from the truth.
Velvets are really very useful in the interior, they have antibacterial and antiviral properties. Their aroma will reliably scare away even flies from your room.
To get rid of lice, use velvet leaf oil, which is rubbed into the hair and left on for 20 minutes.
Next, rinse your hair with a decoction of flowers. This method has been very successful in the past!
With a queasy stomach
The plant contains essential oils that act against mold and candidiasis.
Healers use this infusion to relieve hangovers.
It is also said to have mild psychedelic effects. It is also a diuretic and helps against constipation.
You will also appreciate them in the kitchen!
The velvet flower is edible and its sweet flavor is reminiscent of anise.
If you add some of them to a salad or sauce, you will conjure up a unique oriental flavor.
In coastal countries they are also used in soups and fruit salads.
Don’t throw away the dried flowers, you’ll have a base for next year’s flowerbed.
Seal the dried seeds in a jar and place it in a cool, dark place.
Sow them in April so that the young shoots are not destroyed by the last frosts. You can grow them in pots, where you have the advantage that the young plants will not be eaten by slugs.