Jasmine's Benefits

Speaking of jasmine, I believe many people will think of a song about jasmine, "What a beautiful jasmine flower, full of fragrance and beauty on the branches, fragrant and white, everyone praises it." It can be seen that the jasmine flower is white in color, fragrant in smell, and has great ornamental value. But in addition to its ornamental value, jasmine also has good medicinal value. So what are the benefits of jasmine?

Jasmine has many functions and effects. For example, making tea with jasmine has a rich aroma, has a good reminder effect, can relieve tension, and even has good effects such as making the skin smoother. Below I will give you a detailed introduction to the effects of jasmine.

Jasmine's Benefits

Jasmine is a general term for evergreen shrubs or vines of the genus Jasmine in the family Oleaceae, which are upright or climbing shrubs. Branchlets sparsely pubescent. The fruit is spherical, about 1 cm in diameter, and purple-black when ripe. The flowering period is from May to August, and the fruiting period is from July to September. The chromosome number 2n=26. It is native to India and Pakistan, and China has long introduced it and planted it extensively. Jasmine likes warm, humid and sunny environment. Its leaves are emerald green, its flowers are white and its fragrance is strong. It is the most common aromatic potted flower and tree. Among the Jasmine genus, the most famous one is the double-petaled jasmine, which is commonly known as jasmine. Jasmine has good health and beauty benefits. It can be used in food and can be used to make jasmine tea. Jasmine is the national flower of the Philippines, Tunisia and Indonesia, and symbolizes love and friendship.

effect

1. Jasmine is as popular in India as rose. In ancient China, its elegant and sweet floral fragrance was regarded as a symbol of feminine sensuality. The small white flowers that bloom in June have a strong floral fragrance, making them popular as a tea. Its rich fragrance is a bit similar to that of roses, which makes people feel happy just by smelling it. Drinking it when you are depressed or lose confidence can also have the effect of boosting your spirits.

2. The aroma of jasmine can calm the mood. Jasmine can also remove bad breath, regulate endocrine, moisturize the skin, and has a considerable effect on menstrual disorders. Aroma can enhance the body's ability to cope with complex environments, eliminate mental fatigue, tension, etc.

3. Jasmine flowers can be used to make scented tea. Jasmine flowers have the effect of refreshing the mind. Jasmine flowers can also be used as a side dish (such as stewed tofu, jasmine porridge, etc.), which are all great refreshing foods for summer. For some people who are not suitable for drinking coffee, using jasmine to refresh themselves is an excellent way.

4. Jasmine has the effect of promoting qi and opening the body. The volatile oil substances contained in jasmine have the effects of promoting qi and relieving pain, relieving depression and dispersing stagnation. It can relieve symptoms such as chest and abdominal distension and pain, diarrhea, tenesmus, etc. It is an excellent analgesic food therapy.

5. Jasmine is cold in nature, light in fragrance, and can relieve bloating. It is spicy, sweet, and warm in nature. Jasmine has the effects of regulating qi and relieving pain, warming the middle and stomach, reducing swelling and detoxifying, and strengthening the immune system. It also has a good anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effect on dysentery, abdominal pain, conjunctivitis, and sores.

6. Jasmine contains more than 20 kinds of aroma compounds. It is rich in jasmine and other ingredients. Using it to gargle can not only remove grease, but also strengthen teeth and prevent bad breath.

Note :

Precautions for jasmine: People with heat toxins in the body are prohibited from drinking it, and pregnant women are prohibited from using it.

Suitable combination: Jasmine is suitable for combination with rose, mint, fennel, chamomile, marigold, osmanthus, rosemary, etc.

How to drink :

How to brew and drink jasmine flowers: Use two teaspoons of dried jasmine flowers and three teaspoons of green tea or a black tea bag, and brew with boiling water. When drinking, smell its fragrance first, and then drink the tea.

After reading the above about the effects and functions of jasmine, I believe everyone has some knowledge and understanding. Jasmine is a very effective herb, and it can also be drunk with other flowers, such as rose, mint, etc. The effect is even better. It has good effects such as regulating endocrine and eliminating fatigue. However, pregnant women with heat toxins in their bodies should not drink jasmine tea.