“PEONIES IN FLOWERING”, A FASCINATING EVENT WHICH, FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS, HAS OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE BEAUTY OF NATURE. IN THIS EDITION, JUST FINISHED, EXPERTS AND WRITERS HAVE SHARED REFLECTIONS ON ENVIRONMENTAL, ECOSYSTEM AND BIODIVERSITY ISSUES, PROMOTING AWARENESS AND RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Peonies: origins and meaning
The peonies, flowers known for their elegance. Originating from Chinese ancient and of Greece classical, are considered sacred flowers in many cultures. Peonies, with their voluminous flowers and bright colors, are recognizable by their soft and delicate, often scented petals.
Peonies as natural remedies
Cultivated for over 2000 years, peonies are a symbol of wealth and prosperity in China, where they are known as “queens of flowers”. Used in traditional medicine Chinese to treat various ailments, in medieval Europe they were used against convulsions and digestive problems.
Currently, according to what is reported on the site IRCCS Humanityit seems that the peony manages to to block the action of molecules produced by the body that can trigger muscle cramps. Furthermore, she is credited with the ability to to prevent blood clotting and acting as antioxidant.
This natural remedy It is recommended against muscle cramps, gout, arthrosis, fever, respiratory tract diseases, cough, menstrual pain, polycystic ovary syndrome, premenstrual syndrome, viral hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, stomach discomfort, atherosclerosis, spasms, whooping cough, epilepsy, pain of nervous origin, migraines and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Peone in Fiore: an event that combines floral magnificence with environmental knowledge
The XXI edition of Peonies in bloomwhich took place, like every year, inside the Nurseries of the Commande di Carmagnolaallowed visitors to witness the flowering of over 5 thousand plants. The event took place from 18 to 20 May, inside the structure managed, with passion, by the owners Gabriella, Lodovico and Carlo Salvi Del Pero.
«Among the new features this year – he declared Carlo Salvi del Pero a few days before the event – the hybrids of Peonia officinalis, one of the native Italian species that flower in our mountains in mid-June. Peonies with different shades of red, very vigorous and relatively early, some very fragrant, excellent for cutting and keeping in vases.”
The appointments of “The Call of the Peonies”
In three daysdedicate a “Peonies in Bloom”among the guests present, also the forestry doctor, Cristina Conversowhich, inspired by his book “Silent Witnesses”allowed those present to immerse themselves in the world of care, conservation and ecological networks.
Also present was the veterinarian and ornithologist, Roberto Macarioauthor of “Bird Gardening. 25 years of experience in a bird garden” (Pandion Edizioni), which focused on world of birdse, Massimo Vacchettafounder of “La Ninna” Hedgehog Recovery Centerwhich thrilled visitors by illustrating the relationship between hedgehogs and flowers.
In the end, Marco Mastrolilliornithologist and environmental hiking guide, presented “Secrets of Owls”delving into the theme of nocturnal birds of prey.
