Drink these 8 kinds of flowers in water in summer and you can even save money on medicine!

honeysuckle

Drinking honeysuckle soaked in water is especially suitable for summer. It has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain. While relieving heat and thirst, it can also kill pathogens in the throat. It helps the elderly and children resist typhoid infection. Most common cold medicines contain honeysuckle ingredients.

Points to note: 1. Do not drink when the spleen and stomach are weak and cold; 2. Do not drink during menstruation; 3. Take about 10g each time with boiling water, and do not drink too much.

Jasmine

Drinking jasmine flowers soaked in water has the fragrance of flowers and the fresh scent of tea. It has detoxification effects such as clearing the liver and improving eyesight, removing phlegm and dampness, and can also relieve inflammation such as red eyes and ulcers. In addition to making it into scented tea, it can also be used in cooking.

Points to note: 1. Drink as little as possible when your stomach is not feeling well, and it is best not to drink on an empty stomach as this will affect digestion; 2. Do not drink at night when you are suffering from neurasthenia or poor sleep.

Wolfberry

Wolfberry is the most common warming tonic. It has a rosy color and a sweet taste. When soaked in water, it can clear the liver and improve eyesight, nourish yin and moisten the lungs, replenish the kidneys and invigorate qi, and can also enhance immunity and delay aging. Of course, adding some red dates will have a better effect.

Points to note: 1. Wolfberry is hot in nature, so people with weak constitution and hot body should not eat it; 2. Do not drink it when you have a cold, fever or inflammation; 3. Wolfberry has a high sugar content, 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 also relieve colds and sore throats. Wash the fresh mint leaves and brew them directly with boiling water. After they cool down, add a spoonful of honey and you can drink it.

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

Rose

Rose is warm in nature and can regulate qi and blood circulation, regulate menstruation and relieve pain, calm and relieve depression. It is also rich in vitamins A, B, C, E and K. Put a few dried rose buds in a cup, pour boiling water over it and you can drink it. You can also add some lemon or honey to taste.

Points to note: 1. It cannot be brewed together with tea leaves, as this will affect the efficacy; 2. Pregnant women cannot drink it.

Panax notoginseng flower

Panax notoginseng flower is also known as Panax notoginseng flower, which is an excellent health product for middle-aged and elderly people. It can effectively prevent high blood pressure and high blood lipids, and relieve symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, insomnia, and acute sore throat.

Important points to note: 1. Do not drink when you have a cold; 2. Do not drink if you have a cold constitution or during menstruation.

Thyme

Thyme, whose name carries its own fragrance, is a common aromatic herb. Adding some thyme powder when cooking seafood or barbecue can remove the fishy smell and enhance the flavor. Drinking it in water can also relieve toothache, indigestion, and regulate breathing.

Important points: Pay attention to dosage and do not drink it for a long time.

Basil

Basil is also an aromatic flower that tastes a bit like fennel. Its leaves are emerald green. Drinking it in water can relieve headaches, bloating, indigestion, etc.

There are so many flowers and plants that can be used for drinking and medicine.

These are the treasures that nature has given us.

Flower lovers can choose one that suits them!