As a fragrant flower, jasmine not only has ornamental value, but also rich medicinal value and nutritional value. However, when consuming jasmine, we need to pay attention to the following aspects to ensure safety and health.
Jasmine is rich in nutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, minerals and antioxidants, which help to enhance the body's immunity, improve resistance, and delay aging.
Jasmine also has great medicinal properties. Jasmine is warm and spicy, with the effects of soothing the liver and regulating qi, relieving stomach pain, drying and dampness, and dissolving phlegm, and is often used for chest and abdominal distension, dysentery, cough and other diseases. Modern medical research has also shown that jasmine has certain antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancer effects, and has a certain auxiliary effect on a variety of diseases.
Jasmine also has good beauty effects. It contains ingredients such as jasmine essential oil that can help condition the skin, improve dryness, roughness and other problems, and make it smoother and more delicate. At the same time, jasmine tea is also a favorite of many people, which can not only refresh the mind, but also help to lower blood pressure, prevent cardiovascular diseases, etc.
Jasmine contains certain pesticide residues. In order to ensure safety, it is recommended to choose jasmine flowers that are organically grown or have been tested by authoritative departments. Before eating, it is best to soak and rinse with water several times to reduce pesticide residues.
Jasmine contains some alkaloids and other compounds, which may cause allergic reactions in some people. Therefore, before consuming jasmine, it is recommended to take an allergy test to see if there are any allergy symptoms. If allergy symptoms occur, discontinue consumption immediately and seek medical attention**.
Jasmine itself has certain medicinal properties, and consuming it with certain medications may cause adverse reactions. Therefore, when consuming jasmine, it should be avoided at the same time as drugs with strong medicinal properties, such as anticoagulant drugs. If in doubt, seek professional help.
Jasmine flowers are susceptible to moisture and mildew during storage, and these changes may lead to an increase in harmful substances in jasmine. Therefore, when storing jasmine, it should be kept in a dry, ventilated environment, away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. At the same time, the storage time should not be too long, and it is best to buy as you go.
Only by consuming jasmine scientifically and rationally can we give full play to its value and bring benefits to our health.