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Edible flowers for health (Repost)
Hello everyone…. Today's post will be reposted because of its interesting content. Nowadays we all use natural products in almost all areas of life, so I thought of republishing this old post from 2014 on your knowledge and informational value. (Kanan)
Edible flowers for health
Once, while riding the train, I happened to see a lady eating the petals of an Indian rose. I was too young to understand things on my own, so I rather pissed off Dad and asked him if we could eat a rose. He said yes, you can eat the petals of an Indian rose. I was wondering why this lady was chewing on the rose. I recently learned that flowers have their own health benefits and here I want to share that with you Edible flowers for health.
Edible flowers for health
lotus
This flower enjoys a divine status. It is a sign of prosperity, purity and peace. All parts of this flower are edible, namely its petals, petals, pollen leaves, seeds and stems. I really enjoy lotus tribe sabji !!
Well the health benefits are as follows:
- As an antioxidant, it reduces the harmful free radicals in the body.
- Provides insomnia relief.
- Helps treat urinary tract problems.
- Treats diarrhea and dysentery.
- Effective in treating cough and cold.
Dandelion is called dudhi in Hindi. The flower is rich in vitamins like vitamins A, B complex, C and D, and minerals like potassium, calcium, zinc and iron.
Now which parts of dandelions are useful / edible? The flowers are known to be used to make dandelion wine, honey syrup, and jam, while their leaves and roots serve as a diuretic and blood purifier.
People from all over the world use dandelions to treat various diseases, be they Indian, Chinese or European.
The flower is traditionally used by Europeans to treat
Coming to the Indians and Chinese, they used this flower in the treatment of:
- Liver and digestive problems
- Inflammation of the appendix, bile duct and gallstones.
In general, dandelions are used as a digestive aid by stimulating saliva and gastric juices.
rose
The rose is the most popular flower in the world and comes in a variety of hues and colors. Each variety has its own distinctive medicinal and biochemical properties.
How does rose promote and maintain health?
Rose hips (the swollen flower bases that develop into seed pods) contain vitamin C, malic and citric acids, antioxidants and phytochemicals. They are used in the administration of:
- Constipation and indigestion
Rose petals are a rich source of vitamins A, B3, C, D, E, essential oils, tannic acid, malic acid, pectin, and antioxidants. They are known for
- Eliminate stress and headaches
- Treatment of depression, insomnia, and other nervous disorders
You would have heard of Gulkand, an Ayurvedic tonic. It is made from the rose petals and is used to treat diseases ranging from fatigue to intestinal worms and hyperacidity.
Rose is also known to be used like this:
- Laxatives (increases bowel movements)
- diuretic (promotes urine production)
- an anti-infectious agent for the digestive system and respiratory tract.
- Regulatory aid for infertility and menstrual cramps. So it is not only a beautiful flower, but also a wonderful medicine.
saffron
Saffron is always there when there is an auspicious function in India. Kesar, as it is called in Hindi, is also a very popular ingredient in cooking (kesar badam kulfi anyone?). It is basically the female reproductive part of the flower that is used. Although it is quite expensive, it is used a lot in our households. Saffron also has many antioxidant and medicinal properties. It is rich in minerals such as potassium, calcium, iron, selenium, copper, manganese, zinc and magnesium as well as vitamin A, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid and vitamin C. Wow !!!
It is an antioxidant, antiseptic, antidepressant, digestive, digestive (prevents the formation of gases in the digestive tract), antispasmodic and anticarcinogenic (prevents cancer).
So this is it guys. This was a list of a few edible flowers. But I would add a word of caution. There are many other flowers or parts of plants that are inedible or even poisonous. Hence, extreme caution and expert opinion is strongly recommended before deciding to consume them.
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