Osmanthus flower

Indication of osmanthus flower in Chinese medicine

• Circulates the blood (disperses blood stases)
• Stops coughing due to mucus
• Dental pain
• Bad breath
• Infertility in women
• Cold leucorrhoea
• Other menstrual cycle disorders (irregular menstruation, menorrhagia, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea…)

On a more Chinese medicine level, the osmanthus flower also transforms humidity that is responsible for cellulite.

Instructions for use and dosage

Put 3 to 4 g of osmanthus flower in a large cup (a mug), fill it to 90% with simmering spring water (about 250ml). Cover the mug and let infuse for 10 minutes.

Combinations

– With Chinese mint and jasmine flower, to fight bad breath. See the herbal tea named good breath for more info.

– With Gomphrena globosa flower and rosebud for hormonal disorders, see the feminine tea.

– With rosebud and lavender, see the soothing and relaxing herbal tea.

Contraindication

– Do not drink if you are allergic to flowers in general.

– Do not drink if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.