The winter jasmine in the north is bound to bloom early, with purple plum, plum blossom and peach blossom blooming one after another, and the splendid cherry blossoms and begonia are not far away.

When people are enjoying a spring outing, as a nutritionist obsessed with viruses, when they see beautiful flowers, they think: this flower is beautiful, its petals can be used to make tea, and its stems can be used as medicine, which is not bad.

Kang Pinjun is such a wet blanket. Today, he took the opportunity of the Spring Tea Party to talk about 10 kinds of edible spring flowers that are beneficial to human health.

This bright orange flower looks a bit like a daisy.

In the west, marigold is usually used in cream, or it can be added to pasta or rice, and then poured with some soup to increase the flavor.

Calendula doesn't taste very good. It's spicy and bitter, a bit like saffron.

I put marigold first, of course, not because of its spicy taste, but because its petals contain rich and famous pigments-lutein and zeaxanthin (isomers of lutein).

Anyone who is worried about children's vision or eye care may have heard of lutein, which is the most important pigment in the macular area of the retina.

Without it, macular degeneration, vision will appear incomplete.

Lutein and zeaxanthin have antioxidant effect, which helps to protect vision and delay eye aging.

In addition, according to the book "Rational Plant Therapy: A Guide for Herbologists" written by VSchulz and RHansel, the synergistic effect of some volatile oils and lutein in calendula plants may contribute to skin repair and anti-inflammation.

Clover is a very common plant, which can be seen everywhere on the roadside and lawn.

Traditionally, red and white clover flowers are used to fight gout and rheumatism, and American Indians use clover flowers to treat coughs and colds.

In modern times, clover contains compounds that can help cure venous insufficiency, which is very similar to varicose veins, according to German Council E ("Complete German Council E Monograph: A Guide to Herbal Treatment" edited by Blumenthal).

When combined with other bioflavonoids (such as oxygenated proteins), it can also be used to treat hemorrhoids.

Choose the brightest clover flowers-be careful not to use yellow or brown flowers because they are bitter.

After washing, you can sprinkle flowers in salad or make tea (or tea).

It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, repercussive, and hard mass-resolving effects. Drinking dandelion tea frequently is helpful to improve and control the symptoms such as breast carbuncle, furuncle, swollen carbuncle and fever caused by it.

In addition, dandelion tea also has a good breast enhancement effect.

The diuretic effect of dandelion is helpful to improve the mild fluid retention (mild edema) caused by PMS.

The golden dandelion flower is also used to treat hepatobiliary diseases.

According to the traditional use, dandelion is a tonic for the liver, which can help to treat headache, constipation, skin problems and gout caused by poor liver function.

Elderberry is an attractive cream color with a unique fragrance, and the elderberry is dark blue.

Westerners like to decorate cakes and desserts with elderberry, which is used to make wine.

Elderberry is rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Elderberry has become the most popular tonic in America and Europe. You can find elderberry capsules or tinctures in imported dietary supplements.

According to a study of 200 1 in Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem, the mixture of Sambucus williamsii, Echinacea purpurea and propolis can effectively treat colds and flu because it helps to stimulate the immune system.

Hibiscus is also one of the popular herbal teas in western countries, which is very exotic. Its flowers taste a bit like cranberries, slightly acidic.

A small amount of hibiscus flowers can be used as the top decoration of salad cake.

In the past, people used hibiscus flowers to treat digestive discomfort, fever and anxiety.

Recent studies (especially animal studies) show that Hibiscus can also lower blood pressure, including the 1999 study by the Medical College of Lagos University in Nigeria and the Agricultural Research Institute of Ahmedubero University in Zarija, Nigeria.

This has prompted people to experiment on the efficacy of hibiscus flowers on human beings, but according to the existing data, no clear conclusion has been drawn.

These bright and cheerful flowers come in a variety of colors and are very suitable for decorating salads, cheese platters, sandwiches and appetizers.

Flowers are spicy and fragrant, a bit like watercress.

The tender stems and leaves of Trollius chinensis can be used as cold dishes.

And hoarseness can be improved.

Trollius chinensis helps to prevent bladder infection.

In 2007, a study conducted by MediconomicsGmbH in Hanover, Germany, tested the combination therapy of Trollius chinensis and horseradish, and found that this therapy was helpful to prevent the recurrence of bladder infection.

7.roses

Roses have always been a symbol of romance and the national flower of Britain.

There are about 150 kinds of roses in the world.

Studies have shown that rose petals are rich in effective antioxidant and antibacterial substances.

Roses are rich, noble and fragrant, and the price of pure essential oils made of Damascus roses is comparable to that of gold.

Roses are also an important source of phenolic compounds and many important minerals and vitamins.

Rose petals are part of many delicious dishes in the Middle East, India and North Africa.

Rose tea is also very popular in China.

8.jasmine

It is believed that jasmine has the functions of regulating qi, neutralizing depression, clearing heat and promoting diuresis.

There is a famous dish in Yunnan, China-scrambled eggs with jasmine, which is nutritious and suitable for all ages.

9.borage

Borage or star-shaped flower is a kind of herb with delicate star-shaped flowers.

Flowers are usually blue, but they may be white or pink.

In herbalism, borage is used to treat minor illnesses, such as sore throat or cough.

However, there is still a lack of human research to support it as a drug therapy.

The flowers and leaves of borage are edible.

Flowers are usually slightly sweet, reminiscent of cucumbers and honey.

Fresh borage flowers can be used to make salads, as decorations for desserts and cocktails, or they can be cooked and added to soups, sauces or pasta fillings.

Borage can also be an independent vegetable side dish.

10. honeysuckle

In the south, honeysuckle is a household name.

When I was a child, as long as I got angry and had a sore throat, adults at home would make some honeysuckle tea.

Chinese medicine believes that honeysuckle has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, diminishing inflammation and reducing swelling.

However, honeysuckle usually blooms in late May, spring and early summer.