Can osmanthus be eaten directly?

Osmanthus flowers cannot be eaten directly. Under normal circumstances, osmanthus flowers generally need to be processed before they can be eaten. Under normal circumstances, the flowers can not only be used for viewing, but also have certain edible and medicinal value.

According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, osmanthus can resolve phlegm and eliminate coughs. It can also relieve symptoms such as chronic bronchitis or cough and sputum caused by getting angry. You can pick fresh osmanthus flowers, wash them with water, dry them and use them to make tea directly. In addition, you can also make various delicacies with osmanthus flowers. This is mainly because freshly picked osmanthus contains more tannins. If used, it may taste bitter and lack fragrance. Therefore, it needs to be processed for a long time to reduce or eliminate the bitter taste before it can be used.

When using osmanthus, you should avoid excessive consumption. It is best to control the amount to around 0.5 to 1 qian. And when using osmanthus to brew water, try not to mix it with other scented teas, which will affect the absorption of the medicinal effects and cause changes in the medicinal ingredients. If taken in large quantities, it may cause some adverse reactions in the body, such as nausea, dizziness and vomiting, and it is generally not suitable for people with a hot constitution.