Abstract: In September every year, the entire autumn seems to be filled with the aroma of osmanthus in the four seasons. The four-season osmanthus is one of the traditional famous flowers of the Chinese nation. It not only has a beautiful appearance, but also has a unique aroma. But do you know whether the fragrance of osmanthus in all seasons is toxic? Let me go...
In September every year, the entire autumn seems to be filled with the aroma of osmanthus in the four seasons. The four-season osmanthus is one of the traditional famous flowers of the Chinese nation. It not only has a beautiful appearance, but also has a unique aroma. But do you know whether the fragrance of osmanthus in all seasons is toxic? Let's unveiling this mysterious veil together.
1. Historical origin of sweet-scented osmanthus in all seasons, also known as moon-scented osmanthus and sweet-scented osmanthus, is a variety of rhododendraceae plants and one of the traditional famous flowers of the Chinese nation. As early as the Tang Dynasty, sweet-scented osmanthus had been widely planted throughout the year and became one of the most popular flowers of that era.
2. Distribution of origin of osmanthus is widely distributed in our country, but it is mainly concentrated in the area south of the Yangtze River, especially Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong and other places as the main distribution areas. In addition, sweet-scented osmanthus is also widely distributed in other Asian countries, such as Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, etc.
3. Morphological characteristics of the four-season osmanthus fragrans
The four-season osmanthus fragrans is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub or small tree, with a height of 3-7 meters and a canopy of a semicircle or oval shape. Its leaves are oval or oblong, bright green and hard. The flowers of sweet-scented osmanthus in all seasons are small, with a diameter of about 1-2 centimeters, five petals, and a relatively single color, mostly white or yellow.
4. The aroma of sweet-scented osmanthus comes from the volatile oil contained in its flowers. Scientific research has found that the main components of the aroma of sweet-scented osmanthus in all seasons are neral, phenethyl alcohol, nerone, citronellol and other compounds in volatile oil.
5. The effect of the aroma of osmanthus osmanthus in the four seasons has high medicinal and cosmetic value. Its aroma can effectively relieve stress, improve sleep, and can also improve human immunity and promote digestion and absorption functions of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, the aroma of sweet-scented osmanthus can also be used in the fragrance of cosmetics such as soaps and detergents.
6. Whether the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus in all seasons is toxic is still controversial in the scientific community. Some scholars believe that the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus is not toxic; while other scholars believe that the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus contains a certain amount of toxic substances, and long-term inhalation may have adverse effects on the human body.
7. Toxic ingredients of sweet-scented osmanthus fragrance Some scholars have found through scientific experiments that there are indeed toxic ingredients in sweet-scented osmanthus fragrance. Its main components are organic compounds such as ethyl phenylacetate and methyl benzoate, which may have adverse effects on the human body.
8. The appropriate way to use the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus in all seasons Even in the face of controversy, the general public can still enjoy the aroma of sweet-scented osmanthus in all seasons with confidence. However, there are some details that need to be paid attention to when using it. When using it indoors, attention should be paid to maintaining good ventilation and minimizing the aroma concentration. When using cosmetics such as perfumes and detergents, you should also choose products that contain the fragrance of osmanthus throughout the year.
9. Picking method of sweet-scented osmanthus in all seasons In order to ensure the quality and safety of sweet-scented osmanthus in all seasons, some issues should be paid attention to when picking. Choose healthy and mature flowers for picking and avoid picking flowers too early or too late. When picking, the use of harmful chemicals such as pesticides should be avoided as much as possible to avoid affecting the quality and safety of flowers.
10. In addition to being eaten as a spice, the four-season osmanthus can also be used as an ingredient. The flowers can be made into tea, made into cakes, etc., and appropriate amounts should be paid to when eating to avoid excessive consumption.
11. Dietary taboos for sweet-scented osmanthus in all seasons Although sweet-scented osmanthus can be eaten in all seasons, there are also some dietary taboos that need to be noted. Fragrant osmanthus has a certain effect on moistening the lungs, so people suffering from diseases such as cough and asthma should avoid eating it. Fragrant osmanthus fragrans in all seasons also have certain effects in promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, so pregnant women and women during menstruation should avoid eating it.
12. The health effects of sweet-scented osmanthus fragrans are also widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and have certain health effects. For example, its scented tea can clear away heat and detoxify, moisten lungs and relieve cough; its nectar has the effect of strengthening the stomach and digestion, appetizing and quenching thirst; its scented tea can also have the effect of moisturizing and beautifying.
13. The status of sweet-scented osmanthus in literature and art The four-season sweet-scented osmanthus occupies an important position in my country's literature and art. From Tang poetry and Song poetry to modern pop songs, all sing the beauty of osmanthus in the four seasons. Fragrant osmanthus flowers throughout the year have also become the source of creative inspiration for many literati and literati.
14. If you also want to grow some sweet-scented osmanthus at home, the following tips will help you. Choose a variety suitable for your family's conditions to plant; pay attention to basic maintenance such as watering, fertilization, and pruning.
15. Future development prospects of sweet-scented osmanthus in all seasons As people pay attention to the natural environment and pursue healthy life, the future development prospects of sweet-scented osmanthus in all seasons are also very broad. We can foresee that osmanthus flowers will be used in more fields in the future and become an indispensable part of people's lives.
Through the above introduction, we can see that there is still controversy about whether the aroma of sweet-scented osmanthus is toxic, but most experts believe that long-term inhalation of sweet-scented osmanthus will not cause obvious harm to the human body. We can enjoy this beautiful and fragrant flower while paying attention to some details of its use.