Snowdrop Galanthus nivalis
Snowdrop. The Snowdrop flower has several meanings depending on the context. The most common meanings are: Purity, Hope, Rebirth and Consolation or Sympathy. Snowdrops earned their name from the combination of two Greek and Latin words. Galanthus, from the ancient Greek means milk white flower, while the Latin word nivalis means resembling snow. Galanthamine, an alkaloid found in the snowdrop flower, is currently approved for the treatment of Alzheimer’s in several countries. It may be effective in treating diseases of the nervous system and is being studied for its effectiveness in treating HIV. So not just a pretty flower then.
Snowdrop Galanthus nivalis
Snowdrop. The Snowdrop flower has several meanings depending on the context. The most common meanings are: Purity, Hope, Rebirth and Consolation or Sympathy. Snowdrops earned their name from the combination of two Greek and Latin words. Galanthus, from the ancient Greek means milk white flower, while the Latin word nivalis means resembling snow. Galanthamine, an alkaloid found in the snowdrop flower, is currently approved for the treatment of Alzheimer’s in several countries. It may be effective in treating diseases of the nervous system and is being studied for its effectiveness in treating HIV. So not just a pretty flower then.