Osmanthus flowers

The useful properties of the osmantus or evergreen Osmanthus from the Maslin family were the first to be used in traditional folk medicine by the people of China. Over time, osmanthus flowers and plant essential oil have earned the fame of effective medicines. In addition, decoctions prepared from the rhizome, as well as the stems of the plant, are used for medical purposes.

Currently, there are about 30 different species of osmanthus that grow everywhere in the tropical climate of Asian countries. In addition, osmanthus grows on the American continent and in the Caucasus. The homeland of Osmanthus is China, as well as Japan and the Himalayan region. Osmanthus is a shrub that rarely exceeds 10 meters in height.

Osmanthus flowers are actively used in the food industry as a taste and aromatic additive. Most often, osmanthus flowers are used as natural flavors of drinks, mainly teas, due to their distinctive aromatic abilities. Osmanthus flowers are thought to be ideal as a flavor for red, dark, and also black oolong teas.

Benefits of Osmanthus

Thanks to the properties of osmanthus, the flowers of the plant stand out with an unforgettable aroma of ripe peaches or apricots. In order to preserve the unique natural properties of the plant, osmanthus flowers are dried. As mentioned earlier, there is a unique benefit of osmanthus for the human body, which is expressed in the general strengthening properties of the plant.

In addition, the benefits of osmanthus lie in the chemical composition of the plant. Osmantus contains a large amount of valuable essential oil, the composition of which is complex and contains a significant amount of definitely useful compounds for the human body. The aroma of osmanthus can cheer up and cheer up in a matter of seconds.

Often, osmanthus is called a plant that charges the human body with energy. Osmanthus essential oil is actively used in aromatherapy and folk medicine of Asian countries. Osmantus brings invaluable benefits as a cosmetic. The essential oil of osmanthus, as well as decoctions from the rhizome, flowers and stems of the plant, are used in the process of treating certain diseases of the skin of the human body.

Osmantus has a beneficial effect on human skin, moisturizes and nourishes its deep layers, thereby preventing premature aging. With regular use, osmanthus essential oil helps restore healthy skin appearance and beauty.

In addition, osmanthus has sedative properties, as well as the ability to stabilize pressure. Due to its distinctive biological parameters, a plant such as osmanthus has found application in the food, cosmetic and pharmacological industries.