The efficacy and value of wintersweet flowers

Wintersweet is a flower that grows in winter. People often pick and collect it in early spring. It has a sweet and bitter taste and a special greasy feeling. It is distributed in many places in my country. In fact, wintersweet is also a traditional Chinese medicine. Let's talk about the uses of wintersweet.

The efficacy and function of wintersweet flowers

1. Wintersweet flowers have the pharmacological effect of stimulating nerves

According to pharmacological experiments, there is a substance called lysine in wintersweet flowers, which can stimulate the nerve center. It has the effect of lowering blood sugar, stimulating the uterus and intestines. However, it has a certain toxicity, so it needs to be used with caution as a prescription.

2. Wintersweet flowers have the effect of clearing the lungs and relieving coughs

Wintersweet flowers contain a special volatile oil, including borneol and linalool. These substances can relieve summer heat, promote body fluid, relieve gas and relieve cough. This medicine can treat symptoms such as qi stagnation, stomach upset, cough and vomiting.

3. Wintersweet flowers have the effect of strengthening the spleen, appetizing and refreshing the brain

Winter plum blossoms can be cooked into porridge with millet, and a little sugar can be added after the porridge is cooked. This porridge tastes fragrant and fresh, and can cure common symptoms such as loss of appetite, depression, and neurosis.

4. Other uses of wintersweet flowers

After the wintersweet flowers are made into dried products, they can be used as medicine with a variety of Chinese medicines to treat sore throats caused by wind and fire, acute conjunctivitis, improve pigmentation, acne and other skin problems.