The Edible Value of Osmanthus
Today's plant experience brings you a related topic about the edible flowers of Osmanthus, the edible value of Osmanthus, with the following details:
Osmanthus is one of the top ten traditional famous flowers in China. In addition to being ornamental, it is also a common health food in autumn. Osmanthus has high edible value and has been widely used as a food seasoning by our people since ancient times. As early as the Warring States period, Qu Yuan's "Li Sao" contained the line "Support the north and drink Osmanthus wine," which is a record of Osmanthus being used to make food.
Osmanthus is a natural medicinal herb. It has a warm and spicy taste and has the functions of strengthening the stomach, resolving phlegm, generating saliva, dispersing phlegm, and calming the liver. It can treat cough with excessive phlegm, enteritis with bloody stools, toothache, bad breath, loss of appetite, and menstrual pain. "Osmanthus Dew," distilled from Osmanthus, has the effects of soothing the liver, regulating qi, refreshing the spleen, and opening the stomach. It can treat bad breath, dry throat, and other diseases, making it a superior beverage. The cassia twig, Osmanthus seed, and root can all be used as medicine. The cassia twig decoction, prepared with peony, ginger, jujube, and licorice, is specifically used to treat external wind evil and kidney deficiency. The cassia root can treat bone and joint pain, rheumatism, and numbness.
The development prospects of Osmanthus in food and healthcare are very promising: as an additive, Osmanthus has been widely used in pastries, candies, preserves, tea, and alcohol. The fresh aroma of Osmanthus is quite beneficial for improving the ecological environment. Nowadays, Osmanthus has become a raw material for extracting essences and manufacturing soap, perfume, and cosmetics. The demand for Osmanthus in the international market is also increasing.
Here is a brief introduction to the production methods of two beauty and skin care Osmanthus teas:
Method One
Ingredients: 12g Osmanthus, 6g dried ginger, 4g Licorice.
Preparation: Bake the Osmanthus, dried ginger, and Licorice into powder, mix them evenly, add a little salt, and brew tea to drink.
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Method Two
Ingredients: An appropriate amount of dried Osmanthus, one pack of green tea, honey.
Preparation: Place the Osmanthus and green tea pack in a cup, pour hot water over them, wait for about three minutes for the Osmanthus to infuse, then add honey.
Instructions
1. This tea can be enjoyed hot or cold; hot tea can regulate the intestines and stomach, while cold tea is refreshing and cools off the heat.
2. In addition to having a detoxifying effect, it can also eliminate bad breath.
3. If more Osmanthus is used (about 10g) and a little stevia is added, it becomes a delicious fat-reducing and weight-loss tea.
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