Affordable|One pot of health-boosting flowers in autumn and winter absorbs all dampness and cold, keeping you in great health

Autumn and winter are the best seasons to condition the body, so why not keep a pot of "health-boosting flowers" at home? You can enjoy their beauty and benefit your health at the same time. Below, Huahua recommends some flowers with relatively high health value!

Osmanthus -- treats toothache and bad breath

Health value

In autumn, osmanthus is in full bloom. Fresh osmanthus is rich and sweet, with the effect of resolving phlegm and promoting body fluids, and can relieve

toothache, cough, excess phlegm, bad breath

and other discomforts.

How to use it as food

1. Osmanthus tea

Place freshly picked osmanthus in a ventilated spot and let the moisture drain naturally, then steep it in water or make tea; discard the first infusion of water, and add a few goji berries and honey to the second infusion for a better taste.

2. Osmanthus wine

Drinking a sip of osmanthus wine in autumn is mellow and tempting, making the whole body feel at ease. Put shade-dried osmanthus in a jar, add a few pieces of rock sugar and a few goji berries, then pour in sorghum liquor until 80% full, seal it, and place it in a dark, ventilated spot. It can be drunk after 3 months.

If it can be cellared for more than 1 year, it becomes a fine vintage brew.

Chrysanthemum -- brightens the eyes and clears heat

Health value

Autumn is dry and things easily cause internal heat, so drinking a little chrysanthemum tea or eating chrysanthemum congee is just right. Chrysanthemum is cool in nature and can

clear heat and brighten the eyes, and relieve dizziness and blurred vision

, and can also

ease irritability and stuffiness

。

How to use it as food

1. Chrysanthemum congee

Prepare 50 grams of rice, 20 grams of millet, 15 grams of dried honeysuckle, and 3 red dates, add an appropriate amount of clear water, cook until thick, then turn off the heat and eat.

2. Chrysanthemum pillow

After shade-drying fresh chrysanthemums, put them in gauze bags, then stuff them into a pillow. This is excellent for sleep. Wild chrysanthemum, tribute chrysanthemum, and Hangzhou white chrysanthemum all work.

A yellow chrysanthemum pillow can prevent wind-heat colds, while a white chrysanthemum pillow can nourish the liver and brighten the eyes

。

Honeysuckle -- clears heat and detoxifies

Health value

Honeysuckle itself is a

heat-clearing and detoxifying

Chinese medicinal herb

，

Whenever there is

sore, swollen throat

、

bleeding and inflamed gums,

fever and bodily discomfort

、

red, swollen eyes

and so on, honeysuckle can be consumed

。

How to use it as food

1. Honeysuckle tea

: dried honeysuckle

can

be steeped directly in water to drink; adding a little honey and raw licorice will improve the taste.

2. Honeysuckle congee

: Add water to 100g of rice and bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, add 10g of dried honeysuckle, cover and cook for 20 minutes, and it is ready to eat.

Gardenia -- treats constipation

Gardenia is an excellent fragrant flower. Its flowers, leaves, roots, and stems can all be used as medicine, with

the effects of clearing the lungs and stopping cough, and clearing heat and promoting urination

, and it also helps

move the bowels and treat constipation

。

How to use it as food

Stir-fried gardenia with small bamboo shoots

First sauté chopped scallions and shredded ginger in the pan, then add blanched gardenia, thinly sliced small bamboo shoots, and cured meat, stir-fry several times, then add monosodium glutamate and salt. This dish is tender, fresh, and refreshing, especially

suitable for people with poor appetite, abdominal bloating, and constipation

。

Camellia -- reduces swelling and dissipates blood stasis

Health value

The transition between winter and spring is the season when camellias bloom. Camellia can

stop bleeding and cool the blood, reduce swelling and dissipate blood stasis

, and when used externally it can also

treat burns and traumatic injuries

, so it can be called

a living wound medicine

。

How to use it as food

Camellia cakes

1. Prepare a small amount of camellia, 100g of shrimp, half a carrot, 1 celery stalk, 3 eggs, salad dressing, cornstarch, salt, and monosodium glutamate.

2. Mash

the camellia, shrimp, carrot, and celery into a paste, add the eggs and cornstarch, stir evenly, then add a little salt and monosodium glutamate for seasoning.

3. Pour a small amount of oil into a flat-bottomed pan, and once hot, pour in the batter, fry until golden on both sides, sprinkle a layer of sesame seeds when almost done, then remove from the pan and eat

. You can drizzle a little sauce according to personal taste.

Aloe -- beauty and anti-aging

Health value

Aloe is known as the "family medicine cabinet" and has strong health-care and wellness value. It can

strengthen the heart, invigorate blood circulation, and reduce inflammation and kill bacteria

, and for the skin it has

moisturizing, wrinkle-removing, and anti-aging

，

effects, and removes pimples and acne

！

How to use it as food

Cold-tossed aloe

Take a segment of fresh aloe leaf, 3~5cm is enough, blanch it in boiling water, then cut into pieces and set aside; take an appropriate amount of jellyfish skin, soak it in water to remove the salt, and set aside; wash the small cucumber and cut into pieces. Put all the ingredients on a plate, add salt, drizzle a little sesame oil and vinegar, mix evenly, and it is ready to eat.

Which aloe can be eaten?

Not all aloe can be eaten. Generally, there are 3 kinds commonly eaten:

Aloe vera

(American aloe),

Aloe arborescens

(Japanese aloe),

Aloe vera var. chinensis

(Chinese aloe).

Note:

People with an allergic constitution should use it with caution

Many flowers are greatly beneficial to the body

As long as flower lovers are attentive,

they can enjoy flowers, eat them, and improve their health at the same time

Remember to share with friends,

and try it together

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