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Medicinal uses of the rose: Long ago rose petals were used to control bleeding because they contain an astringent called tannin.
Hair coloring with flowers:Ancient Assyrians had a technique for turning gray hair dark again by mixing crushed daisies with oil and applying it to the hair. Poinsettias are not poisonous: Scientific research from The Ohio State University has proved the poinsettia to be non-toxic to both humans and pets. All parts of the plants were tested, including the leaves and sap.
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