These six kinds of "health-preserving flowers" are absorbed by the damp and cold in autumn, and it is necessary for the elderly at home.

Osmanthus fragrans-- for toothache and bad breath

Health-preserving value

Sweet-scented osmanthus is in full bloom in autumn, fresh sweet-scented osmanthus has the effect of resolving phlegm and promoting fluid, and can relieve toothache, cough, phlegm, bad breath and other discomfort.

Eating method

1. Osmanthus tea

Put the fresh sweet-scented osmanthus in a ventilated place, drain the water naturally, then make water and tea; remove the water for the first time, and add a few grains of Chinese wolfberry and honey to the water for the second time, which will taste better.

2. Osmanthus wine

Drink a sip of sweet-scented osmanthus wine in autumn, mellow and attractive, the whole body is comfortable. Put the dried sweet-scented osmanthus in a jar, add a few pieces of rock sugar and a few grains of Chinese wolfberry, then pour in the sorghum wine until 8 minutes full, then seal it, put it in a place away from the light and ventilation, and drink it after 3 months.

If it can be stored for more than 1 year, it is a good wine.

Chrysanthemum-- clear eyes and clear fire

Health-preserving value

Autumn is dry, easy to catch fire, drink some chrysanthemum tea, chrysanthemum porridge just, chrysanthemum cool, can clear eyes, relieve dizziness, but also eliminate upset and stuffy.

Eating method

1. Chrysanthemum porridge

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

2. Chrysanthemum pillow

Dry the fresh chrysanthemum, put it in a gauze bag and fill it with a pillow, which is very good for sleep. Wild chrysanthemum, tribute chrysanthemum and Hangzhou white chrysanthemum are all fine. Yellow chrysanthemum pillow can protect against wind, fever and cold, while white chrysanthemum pillow can nourish the liver and clear eyes.

Honeysuckle-- clearing away heat and detoxification

Health-preserving value

Honeysuckle itself is blindly heat-clearing and detoxification of traditional Chinese medicine, whenever there is a sore throat, gum bleeding inflammation, body fever discomfort, red and swollen eyes, you can eat honeysuckle.

Eating method

1, honeysuckle tea: dried honeysuckle can be directly soaked in water to drink, add some honey, raw licorice, taste will be better.

2. Honeysuckle porridge: boil 100g rice with water, boil it over low heat for 20 minutes, add 10g dried honeysuckle and simmer for 20 minutes.

Gardenia-- treatment of constipation

Gardenia is an excellent aromatic flower, flowers, leaves, roots, stems can be used in medicine, has the effect of clearing lung and relieving cough, clearing heat and diuresis, but also helps to clear the intestines and treat constipation.

Eating method

Fried bamboo shoots with gardenia

First use chopped onions and shredded ginger in a pan, then pour in gardenia flowers after blanching water, thinly sliced bamboo shoots and bacon, stir-fry several times, add monosodium glutamate and salt. This dish is fresh, tender and refreshing, and is especially suitable for people who have a bad appetite and have abdominal distension.

Camellia-- reducing swelling and dispersing blood stasis

Health-preserving value

Winter and spring, is the season of camellia blooming, camellia can stop bleeding and cool blood, reduce swelling and dissipate blood stasis, external use can also treat scald and fall injury, can be said to be a living Jinchuang medicine.

Eating method

Camellia cake

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

2. Mash camellias, shrimp, carrots and celery into mud, add eggs and cornflour, stir well, and season with salt and monosodium glutamate.

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

Aloe-Beauty and Anti-Aging

Health-preserving value

Aloe is known as the "family medicine box", has a strong health care, health value, can strengthen the heart, promote blood circulation, anti-inflammation and sterilization, moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, anti-aging, remove acne and acne!

Eating method

Aloe vera salad

Take a section of fresh aloe leaves and 3~5cm. Blanch in boiling water and cut into pieces. Take appropriate amount of jellyfish skin, soak in water and remove salt. Wash cucumbers and cut into pieces. Put all the ingredients on a plate, add salt, sprinkle with sesame oil and vinegar, mix well and you can eat.

What kind of aloe can be eaten?

Not all aloe vera can be eaten, but there are three common ones: Aloe barbadensis (American aloe), aloe arborescens (Japanese aloe), and striped aloe (Chinese aloe).

Note: people who are allergic to body mass should use it with caution.