What is the medicinal value of osmanthus tree

The whole body of the osmanthus tree is a treasure. First of all, the osmanthus tree is very effective in purifying the air. It can effectively remove hydrogen fluoride, sulfur dioxide and other gases in the air that are toxic and harmful to our bodies. In addition, the osmanthus tree has an excellent ability to absorb air dust and can be used as a roadside tree. After being dried, osmanthus flowers can be used to make tea, which can refresh the mind and has a rich and refreshing fragrance. Osmanthus flowers can also be used to steam rice or make pastries. Let’s take a look at the value of the osmanthus tree.

Through natural growth and artificial cultivation, osmanthus trees have evolved into many varieties. After investigation, they can be divided into four varieties, including golden osmanthus, red osmanthus, silver osmanthus and four-season osmanthus. Osmanthus fragrans has a strong scent, thick leaves and dark color. The main colors are orange-yellow, orange-red and vermilion. The flowers of golden osmanthus are golden yellow, and the smell is lighter than that of red osmanthus, and the leaves are thicker. Golden osmanthus blooms in autumn, and the flower color is mainly yellow. The flowers of silver osmanthus are white with a slightly yellowish tint, the leaves are thinner than those of other osmanthus trees, and the fragrance is similar to that of golden osmanthus, not very strong. The flowers of Osmanthus fragrans are slightly white or light yellow, have a lighter fragrance, and the leaves are relatively thin.

Osmanthus has the effects of soothing the liver and ventilating, invigorating the spleen and appetite, and treating toothache, dry throat, dry mouth, and bad breath. It is beneficial to the kidney qi and can treat kidney deficiency in the elderly, difficulty urinating, frequent urination, and painful urination. Osmanthus is in our lives, and many people like to drink tea with it. Osmanthus tea has the effects of whitening the skin, eliminating toxins in the body, moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, relieving cough and reducing phlegm, and nourishing the lungs. The effects and functions of osmanthus tea have certain health-care effects on the symptoms of yang deficiency type hypertension, such as dizziness, low back pain, chills and cold limbs, loose stools, clear and long urine, pale tongue, white fur, and a deep and thin pulse. Osmanthus tea also has the effect of warming the stomach, especially for the symptom of still feeling thirsty after drinking plain water in winter, it has a significant soothing effect.

In fact, not only the flowers of the osmanthus tree are of high value, but even the branches of the osmanthus tree have great medicinal value. You can use osmanthus tree branches, peony, ginger, jujube, and licorice together to prepare Guizhi Decoction, which has a good therapeutic effect on exogenous wind-cold, fever, headache and other symptoms. The branches of the osmanthus tree can treat dizziness, chest tightness and shortness of breath.