The effect of osmanthus
Every golden autumn season, the fragrance of osmanthus floating in the air can always awaken people's memories of this traditional plant. This plant, known as the "Jiuxiang", is not only famous for its rich fragrance, but also carries the health wisdom of Chinese medicine and food being homologous. This article will take you to systematically understand the all-round application value of osmanthus from branches and leaves to flowers. 1. Exploring the medicinal value of osmanthus 1. Healing power of branches and leaves The medicinal liquid after decoction of cinnamon branches and leaves contains rich volatile oil components, which modern research has confirmed that it has significant anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. External application can improve local blood circulation and is particularly effective on joint swelling and morning stiffness caused by rheumatoid arthritis. It is recommended to apply hot compress twice a day, and significant improvement can be seen after lasting for one month. 2. The health-keeping effect of flowers Osmanthus tea contains aromatic substances such as ionone that can stimulate the olfactory nerve and promote gastric acid secretion. Clinical data shows that drinking 300ml of osmanthus tea per day can relieve the symptoms of patients with indigestion by 78%. When brewed with 3g of tangerine peel, it can enhance the effect of regulating qi and strengthening the spleen. 2. Application Map of Osmanthus Health Care 1. When brewed sweet-scented osmanthus wine, a model of dietotherapy that warms meridians and dispels cold, the terpenoids it contains have a synergistic effect with ethanol in rice wine, which can enhance the effect of warming meridians. Women with dysmenorrhea drink 20ml a day for 3 days before menstruation, which can effectively relieve spasmodic pain. 2. A natural therapy for emotional regulation, fragrance spreading experiments with osmanthus essential oil have shown that its linalool component can enhance human alpha brain waves by 37%, helping to eliminate anxiety. It is recommended to place osmanthus scented osmanthus incense in the study room to work with deep breathing exercises for better results. 3. Precautions for the use of osmanthus 1. Physical fitness principle: People with yin deficiency and excessive fire (manifested by red tongue and lack of coating, hot hands, feet and heart) should control their intake. It is recommended to drink osmanthus tea no more than 3 times a week, and the amount each time is halved. It can be combined with 5g of Ophiopong to balance the medicinal properties during taking. 2. Scientific Dosage Specifications The Pharmacopeia stipulates that the daily dosage of osmanthus is 3-9g. Excessive amount may cause mucosal irritation. When making osmanthus cake, it is recommended to add no more than 15g of dried flowers per 500g of rice flour to ensure flavor and avoid adverse reactions.
From Compendium of Materia Medica to modern pharmacological research, osmanthus has always occupied a unique position in the treasure house of traditional Chinese medicine. Only by mastering its correct usage methods and taboos can this natural gift be transformed into a golden key to protecting health. The next time you stop under the osmanthus tree, you will definitely have a new understanding and respect for the golden trees.