What is the flower language of Datura?
This article summarizes the knowledge about the flower language and the symbolism of Datura, including its meaning and the plants that represent it, as follows:
The meaning and flower language of Datura: White Datura symbolizes purity and brightness, with the flower language being 'a flower blooming in heaven'; Gold Datura signifies unceasing happiness, with the flower language of being a naturally lucky person and revered; Green Datura represents the hope of eternal life; Pink Datura stands for contentment; Red Datura signifies bloody love; Black Datura symbolizes darkness and death; Purple Datura is terrorism; Blue Datura's flower language is deceit and love of deception.
Datura is a very unique flower. Some people think it is a sacred flower of the Buddha's land, while others say it is a flower that brings darkness to the underworld. Its flower language and meaning also present opposite sides, divided into two major categories: the light realm and the dark realm, according to the eight color systems of white, gold, green, pink, red, black, purple, and blue.
The four colors of white, gold, green, and pink represent all hope and beauty, while red, black, purple, and blue represent all misfortune and terror. Each color represents a different meaning, like a flower of the mortal world with different missions. It can be a sacred Buddhist relic or a flower of堕落 in the underworld, blooming in the light realm and rooted in the dark realm.
In the West, Datura has always been a symbol of misfortune because this plant likes to grow under the gallows. It is said that pulling up Datura under the gallows will emit a scream piercing the soul, and those who hear this sound will be so terrified as to go mad. Moreover, the blooming of Datura represents the disappearance of a life, so it signifies misfortune.
What is the flower language of Datura?
However, in the East, the meaning and status of Datura are completely opposite to those in the West. In the religious culture of the East, Datura is a sacred plant. It is said that when the Buddha preaches the Dharma, Datura flowers fall from the sky, bringing good luck to people. Datura also represents transcendental enlightenment and the endless transformation, and the Datura flower can help people see through the underworld.
Some Daturas are poisonous, while others are not. The poisonous Datura is not completely fatal and can be a rare medicine if used correctly. Hua Tuo and Bian Que were also masters in the use of Datura flowers.
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