Introduction: In Guilin, the months of September to October are the season of osmanthus fragrance every year. Osmanthus, also known as "rock osmanthus" or "sweet olive," includes varieties such as Dan Gui, Jin Gui, and Yin Gui. Osmanthus is a natural medicinal herb, and its dried flowers are often used in medicine.
Osmanthus Tea, Relieves Cough and Strengthens Stomach
The richly fragrant osmanthus has an invigorating effect. By gathering a few blossoms and adding rock sugar, fine salt, and other ingredients, you can make osmanthus tea. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the aroma of osmanthus has the effect of promoting qi circulation. It can soothe the liver and regulate qi, calm the nerves, nourish yin and strengthen the kidneys, replenish vital energy, regulate bodily functions, balance the endocrine system, nourish the stomach, and detoxify for skin beauty. Women who regularly drink osmanthus tea can balance their nervous system, especially by expelling dampness from the body, refreshing the spirit, calming the mind, and treating conditions like amenorrhea and abdominal pain.
Osmanthus Wine, Strengthens the Spleen and Tonifies Deficiency
Osmanthus wine is made from golden osmanthus flowers that bloom in autumn, brewed with high-quality rice wine. It is characterized by its golden color, rich fragrance, and a sweet and sour taste. Osmanthus wine is not only mellow and delicious but also has significant health benefits. According to TCM, osmanthus is warm and pungent in nature. When taken internally as an infused wine, it can resolve phlegm, dispel stasis, invigorate blood, warm the meridians, strengthen the spleen, and tonify deficiency. It is considered to have certain therapeutic effects for poor appetite, phlegm-fluid retention and coughing, liver and stomach qi disorders, upper abdominal fullness, belching discomfort, intestinal wind and bloody dysentery, amenorrhea and abdominal pain, toothache, and bad breath.