These 6 kinds of "health-preserving flowers" can absorb all the moisture and cold in autumn. They are a must-have for elderly people at home!

Osmanthus - cure toothache and bad breath

Health value

Sweet osmanthus flowers are in full bloom in autumn. Fresh osmanthus flowers are rich and sweet, and have the effect of resolving phlegm and promoting salivation. They can relieve toothache, cough, excessive phlegm, bad breath and other discomforts.

How to eat

1. Osmanthus tea

Place the freshly picked osmanthus flowers in a ventilated place, drain them naturally, then soak them in water or make tea. Remove the water the first time, and add a few wolfberries and honey to the water the second time, the taste will be better.

2. Osmanthus wine

In autumn, take a sip of osmanthus wine, the mellow and tempting aroma will make your whole body feel relaxed. Put the dried osmanthus flowers in a jar, add a few pieces of rock sugar and a few wolfberries, then pour in sorghum wine until the jar is 80% full. Then seal it and place it in a dark and ventilated place. You can drink it after 3 months.

If it can be cellared for more than one year, it will become a fine wine.

Chrysanthemum - improve eyesight and clear internal heat

Health value

The weather is dry in autumn and it is easy to get angry. Drinking some chrysanthemum tea or chrysanthemum porridge is just right. Chrysanthemum is cool in nature and can clear heat, improve eyesight, relieve dizziness, and eliminate irritability and stuffiness.

How to eat

1. Chrysanthemum porridge

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

2. Chrysanthemum pillow

After drying the fresh chrysanthemums in the shade, put them in a gauze bag and then fill the pillow with it. It is very good for sleep. Wild chrysanthemum, tribute chrysanthemum and Hangzhou chrysanthemum can all be used. A yellow chrysanthemum pillow can prevent wind-heat colds, while a white chrysanthemum pillow can nourish the liver and improve eyesight.

Honeysuckle - clearing away heat and detoxifying

Health value

Honeysuckle itself is a traditional Chinese medicinal material that clears away heat and detoxifies. It can be eaten for any symptoms such as sore throat, bleeding and inflamed gums, fever and discomfort, red and swollen eyes, etc.

How to eat

1. Honeysuckle tea: Dried honeysuckle can be directly soaked in water and drunk. Adding some honey and raw licorice will make the taste better.

2. Honeysuckle porridge: Add 100g of rice to water and bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes. Add 10g of dried honeysuckle, simmer for 20 minutes and it is ready to eat.

Gardenia – Treat constipation

Gardenia is an excellent aromatic flower. Its flowers, leaves, roots and stems can all be used as medicine. It has the effects of clearing the lungs and relieving cough, clearing away heat and promoting diuresis. It also helps to clear the intestines and treat constipation.

How to eat

Stir-fried Bamboo Shoots with Gardenia

First, sauté the chopped green onion and shredded ginger in a pan, then pour in the blanched gardenia, thinly sliced ​​bamboo shoots, and bacon. Stir-fry several times, then add MSG and salt. This dish is fresh and refreshing, especially suitable for people with poor appetite, abdominal bloating and constipation.

Camellia – reduces swelling and relieves blood stasis

Health value

Winter and spring are the seasons when camellia flowers bloom. Camellia flowers can stop bleeding, cool blood, reduce swelling and relieve blood stasis. External application can also treat burns and bruises. It can be said to be a living golden medicine.

How to eat

Camellia Cake

1. Prepare a little camellia, 100g shrimp, half a carrot, 1 celery, 3 eggs, salad dressing, cornstarch, salt and MSG.

2. Mash the camellia, shrimp, carrot and celery into a paste, add eggs and cornstarch, stir well, and add some salt and MSG to season.

3. Pour a small amount of oil into a frying pan, heat it up, pour in the batter, fry until both sides are golden brown, sprinkle with a layer of sesame seeds when it is almost cooked, and serve. You can add some sauce according to your personal taste.

Aloe Vera - Beauty and Anti-Aging

Health value

Aloe vera is known as the "family medicine box" and has strong health and wellness value. It can strengthen the heart, promote blood circulation, reduce inflammation and kill bacteria. It can moisturize the skin, remove wrinkles, anti-aging, and remove blackheads and acne!

How to eat

Aloe Vera Salad

Take a piece of fresh aloe vera leaf, 3 to 5 cm long, blanch it in boiling water, and cut it into pieces for later use; take an appropriate amount of jellyfish skin, soak it in water to remove the salt, and set aside; wash the cucumber and cut it into pieces. After placing all the ingredients on a plate, add salt, sesame oil and vinegar, mix well and you can eat.

Which type of aloe vera is edible?

Not all aloe vera can be eaten. There are three commonly eaten types: Aloe barbadensis (American aloe), Aloe arborescens (Japanese aloe), and Aloe vera stripes (Chinese aloe).

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