The efficacy and effects of cherry blossoms

Ornamental value

Cherry blossoms grow luxuriantly, with luxuriant branches and leaves and bright and colorful flowers. They are a very high-quality ornamental plant in gardens, so cherry blossoms are often planted in groups or individually in gardens along roadsides, in courtyards, in front of buildings, etc.

Cherry blossoms can also be made into bonsai and placed in the bedroom to beautify the space and cultivate sentiment.

Medicinal value

The leaves and petals of cherry blossoms are a kind of traditional Chinese medicinal material. According to identification, cherry bark contains gentisic acid 5-glucoside and 5-rhamnosyl glucoside (Sakurarin), prunin, and wood contains d-catechins and other medicinal substances. Its function is to relieve cough, sober up, and can also treat symptoms such as fever.

In addition, cherry blossom petals contain a large amount of vitamins A and B, cherry leaf enzymes and other nutritious substances, so cherry blossoms are also used to beautify the skin and make health care products.

Cherry blossoms can shrink pores, control oil, and are suitable for facial skin care. This is because the essence in cherry blossoms can be extracted and used to make cherry blossom oil. Cherry blossom oil contains cherry blossom enzymes, and this enzyme can remove acne on the face, so cherry blossoms are also used to remove acne.

Edible effect

Cherry blossom leaves can be made into dried salted cherry leaves, which can be used to make tea, or added to shower gel. Dried salted cherry leaves can also be added to food to make edible foods with high nutritional value, which can keep the stomach healthy.

Moreover, cherry blossom is a kind of flower that Japanese people love very much. They regard it as their national flower. When cherry blossoms are in full bloom, they are always made into snacks or cherry blossom wine. It can be seen that cherry blossoms can be used for medicinal purposes as well as edible, and have many uses!