Protea cynaroides

Summary

Protea cynaroides has been South Africa's national flower since 1976. It represents the flowering of South Africa as a nation. Endemic diseases were traditionally treated by utilising indigenous substances, particularly plants. This, partnered with the Doctrine of Signatures, lead to the development of the notion that plants that nature provides, present a cure for the diseases common to the area. The main themes evident are those of connection and disconnection, responsibility, indifference, dispersion, instability, extremes, confusion, vulnerability, discontent, confidence, boundaries and obstruction and childhood. These themes correspond closely to the themes identified as belonging to the AIDS miasm.

Key words

Protea cynaroides - Proving - Miasm - AIDS

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