These six kinds of "health flowers" absorb the moisture and cold in autumn and are necessary for the elderly at home!

Autumn and winter are the best time to recuperate. Might as well keep a pot of "health flowers" at home, which can be appreciated and helpful to health. Why not? Let's recommend some flowers with health value to everyone!

Osmanthus fragrans-treating toothache and halitosis

Health preservation value

Osmanthus fragrans is in full bloom in autumn, and the fresh osmanthus fragrans is rich and sweet, which has the effect of resolving phlegm and promoting fluid production, and can relieve discomfort such as toothache, cough, excessive phlegm and bad breath.

Edible method

1, osmanthus tea

Put the fresh osmanthus fragrans just picked in a ventilated place, drain the water naturally, and then soak in water to make tea; The first time, you should remove the water, and the second time, you should add some medlar and honey to the water, which will taste better.

2. osmanthus wine

Take a sip of osmanthus wine in autumn, it is mellow and attractive, and the whole body is comfortable. Put the dried osmanthus in the shade of the jar, add a few pieces of crystal sugar and a few pieces of Lycium barbarum, then pour sorghum wine until it is 8 minutes full, then seal it and put it in a dark and ventilated place. You can drink it in three months.

If it can be aged over 1 year, it is good wine.

Chrysanthemum-bright eyes and clear fire

Health preservation value

In autumn, things are dry and easy to get angry. Drinking chrysanthemum tea and chrysanthemum porridge is just right. Chrysanthemum is cool, which can clear fire and improve eyesight, relieve dizziness and eliminate anxiety and tension.

Edible method

1, chrysanthemum porridge

Prepare 50 grams of rice, 20 grams of millet, 0/5 grams of dried honeysuckle/kloc-0, and 3 pieces of red dates, add a proper amount of water, cook until it becomes sticky, and turn off the fire to eat.

2. Chrysanthemum pillow

Dry fresh chrysanthemums in the shade, put them in gauze bags, and then stuff them into pillows, which is good for sleep. Wild chrysanthemum, tribute chrysanthemum and chrysanthemum morifolium are all acceptable. Huang Ju pillow can prevent wind-heat cold, while Baiju pillow can nourish liver and improve eyesight.

Lonicera japonica Thunb.-Qingre Jiedu

Health preservation value

Honeysuckle itself is a Chinese herbal medicine that blindly clears away heat and detoxifies. Anyone who has symptoms such as sore throat, bleeding and inflammation of gums, fever and discomfort, and red eyes can eat honeysuckle.

Edible method

1, honeysuckle tea: dry honeysuckle can be directly soaked in water, and it will taste better with some honey and raw licorice.

2. Honeysuckle porridge: Boil 100g rice with water, then simmer for 20 minutes, add 10g dried honeysuckle, and stew for 20 minutes.

Gardenia jasminoides Ellis for constipation

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

Edible method

Fried bamboo shoots with gardenia

Stir-fry chopped green onion and shredded ginger, then pour in blanched gardenia, bamboo shoots and bacon, stir-fry for a few times, and then add monosodium glutamate and salt. This dish is fresh and refreshing, especially suitable for people with poor appetite and bloating.

Camellia-Xiaozhong Huayu

Health preservation value

Winter and spring are the seasons when camellia blooms. Camellia can stop bleeding, cool blood, reduce swelling and dissipate blood stasis, and can also treat burns and traumatic injuries for external use. It can be said to be a living medicine for golden sore.

Edible method

Camellia cake

1. Prepare a little camellia, shrimp 100g, half a carrot, celery 1 root, 3 eggs, salad dressing, raw flour, salt and monosodium glutamate.

2. Mash camellia, shrimp, carrot and celery into mud, add eggs and cornmeal, stir well, and add proper amount of salt and monosodium glutamate to taste.

3. Pour a small amount of oil into the pot, heat it, pour in the dough, fry until both sides are golden, sprinkle a layer of sesame seeds when it is almost cooked, and take it out of the pot. You can pour some sauce according to your personal taste.

Aloe vera-beauty and anti-aging

Health preservation value

Aloe vera is known as the "family medicine box", which has strong health care value, and can strengthen the heart, promote blood circulation, diminish inflammation and sterilization, moisturize and wrinkle, resist aging and acne!

Edible method

Aloe salad

Take a fresh aloe leaf, 3~5cm long, blanch in boiling water, and cut into pieces for later use; Take a proper amount of jellyfish skin and soak it in clear water to remove salt for later use; Wash cucumber and cut into pieces. Put all the ingredients on a plate, add salt, sprinkle some sesame oil and vinegar, and mix well before eating.

What kind of aloe can I eat?

Not all aloe can be eaten. Generally, there are three kinds of aloe vera (American aloe vera), botanical aloe vera (Japanese aloe vera) and aloe stripe (China aloe vera).

Note: people with allergies should use it with caution.