These 8 flowers can be steeped in water to drink in summer, and they can even save you money on medicine

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970 0 views

In the peak flowering season of summer, many gardening enthusiasts start using their own flowers to steep in water and drink, which is both thrifty and health-promoting. Today, Huahua recommends several flowers suitable for steeping in water!

Japanese honeysuckle

Steeping Japanese honeysuckle in water to drink is especially suitable for summer. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain. While cooling the body and quenching thirst, it can also kill pathogenic bacteria in the throat and help the elderly and children resist typhoid infection. Most common cold medicines contain components of Japanese honeysuckle.

Points to note: 1. Do not drink it when the spleen and stomach are deficient and cold; 2. Women should not drink it during menstruation; 3. Each time use about 10g and steep it in boiling water; it should not be drunk in excess.

Jasmine

Steeping jasmine in water to drink gives both the fragrance of the flower and the fresh scent of tea. It has detoxifying effects such as clearing the liver and brightening the eyes, and eliminating phlegm and dampness. It can also relieve inflammation such as red eyes and ulcers. Besides being made into flower tea to steep in water and drink, it can also be stir-fried as a dish.

Points to note: 1. Try to drink less when the stomach and intestines are not well, and it is best not to drink it on an empty stomach, as it affects digestion; 2. Do not drink it at night if you have neurasthenia or poor sleep.

Goji berry

Goji berry is the most common warming tonic. It is ruddy in color and sweet in taste. Steeped in water, it can clear the liver and brighten the eyes, nourish yin and moisten the lungs, tonify the kidneys and boost qi, and can also improve immunity and delay aging. Of course, adding a few red dates makes the effect even better.

Points to note: 1. Goji berry is hot in nature, so people with a weak body and excess internal heat should not consume it; 2. Do not drink it when you have a cold, fever, or inflammation; 3. Goji berry is high in sugar, so people with diabetes should not drink it.

Mint

Mint is a must-have potted plant in summer. It can refresh the mind, repel mosquitoes and dissipate heat, soothe the liver and relieve stress, and can also relieve colds and sore, swollen throat. Wash fresh mint leaves, steep them directly in boiling water, let cool until warm, add a spoonful of honey, and it is ready to drink.

Points to note: 1. Mint is cold in nature, so it is not suitable for women during menstruation or for those with a yin-deficiency constitution; 2. Drinking it at night is not good for sleep and easily causes nervous excitement.

Rose

Rose is warm in nature and can very well regulate qi and invigorate blood, regulate menstruation and relieve pain, calm the mind and relieve depression. In addition, it is rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, and K. Put a few dried rose buds into a cup, steep them in boiling water, and it is ready to drink. You can also add a little lemon or honey for flavor.

Points to note: 1. Do not steep it together with tea leaves, as this affects its effects; 2. Pregnant women should not drink it.

Notoginseng flower

Notoginseng flower is Panax notoginseng flower, a fine health tonic for middle-aged and elderly people. It can effectively prevent high blood pressure and high blood lipids, and relieve symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, insomnia, and acute sore throat.

Points to note: 1. Do not drink it when you have a cold; 2. Women with a deficient-cold constitution and during menstruation should not drink it.

Thyme

Thyme, whose name carries fragrance in itself, is a common aromatic herb. Adding a little thyme powder when cooking seafood or grilled meat can remove fishiness and enhance aroma. Steeped in water and drunk, it can also relieve toothache and indigestion, and regulate the respiratory tract.

Points to note: Pay attention to the amount used; it is not suitable for long-term drinking.

Basil

Basil is also a fragrant flower. Its taste is a bit like fennel, and its leaves are emerald green. Steeped in water and drunk, it can relieve headache, bloating, indigestion, and so on.

There are too many flowers and plants that can be drunk and used as medicine.

These are all wealth that nature has gifted to us.

Gardening enthusiasts can choose one that suits them!