Top 14 Flowers Beneficial for Health and Beauty

Rose is a small-sized plant belonging to the rose family, also known as the rose or rosebush, with a fragrant aroma. The petals of roses come in pink, white, yellow, or red. Roses are mainly used for extraction or distillation for making perfumes. In addition, roses have a rich variety of medicinal properties. Roses are a fragrant medicine, non-toxic. To make medicine, people usually pick newly blooming flowers. When picking flowers, remove the calyx and stem, dry in the shade, then store in a sealed jar, avoid sun exposure to preserve the aroma of the flower.

Roses have a sweet taste, a refreshing fragrance, and a balanced nature. Since ancient times, rose extract has been used to treat nervous disorders, fumigate for lung cancer patients, treat heart and kidney diseases, etc. This is a beautiful and versatile flower, widely used today. Roses treat many diseases such as heart, kidney, nervous disorders, cancer, cough, menstrual disorders, etc. In addition, roses are a good beauty ingredient for women, such as: treating skin diseases, increasing elasticity, treating dark spots, soothing wounds, and helping the skin become bright and smooth.

Italian Lily, an aquatic plant, has the ability to purify the air, absorb carcinogens such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene. Additionally, it can absorb artificial radiation emitted from computers, TVs, microwaves, electronic clocks, etc. It is suitable for office desks, cafe decorations, and drinking tables. Italian Lily is one of the very few ornamental plants capable of reducing the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays and harmful electromagnetic waves.

Madonna Lily tops the list of air-purifying plants by NASA. It not only absorbs benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene but also xylene and toluene - chemicals found in gasoline. Because it absorbs many chemicals, it can be placed anywhere in the house. This flower is easy to care for as it thrives in the shade and only needs watering once a week.

If Tulip is the national flower of the Netherlands, cherry blossoms represent the spirit of Japan, and roses represent the American nation… then lotus flower is the national flower of Vietnam. It symbolizes the fierce vitality of the Vietnamese people. This flower has symbolized the country and people of Vietnam.

Not only beautiful and pure, but lotus flowers also have many benefits in beauty and health enhancement. Lotus helps to relax the mind, exfoliate dead skin cells, and improve blood circulation effectively... To reduce dark spots on the skin, you simply need to prepare some lotus juice in the refrigerator daily and use it regularly. You will see improved and brighter skin.

Lotus flower is a beautiful symbol in life. The effects of lotus flowers are not new, but scientific evidence of their effects is still being researched to discover more wonderful effects of this flower and find new ways to use it.

Consider trying lotus flower components or using food supplements derived from lotus flowers to have natural disease prevention and treatment methods. Make sure you consult your doctor before using lotus flowers or lotus-derived products in your daily diet or disease prevention as they may interact with many medications and cause some unwanted effects.

Chrysanthemum is one of the popular and widely grown daisy flowers in Vietnam. Not only used for worship, chrysanthemums are also used as decorative flowers in homes during Tet holidays. Chrysanthemum plants are considered a nemesis of many harmful insects, including mosquitoes.

With its above function, you can grow many chrysanthemum plants with various colors to showcase fragrance. This helps your garden shine brightly with colors and effectively repels mosquitoes. Moreover, chrysanthemum is a versatile medicine widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. 20g of chrysanthemum flowers crushed and mixed with a little sugar, steamed rice is used to drink. Flower powder dabbed on painful areas treats toothaches. Water extract from flowers acts on gram-positive bacteria. Liquid from the roots is used as a laxative. Decoction or brewed water from the entire plant treats numbness, colds, pneumonia, and pinworms. Combined use of 20g chrysanthemum with chopped water spinach, taro, plantain, yam, women's bupleurum, and fat bamboo each 10g finely chopped and dried in the sun then boiled with 400ml of water to 100ml to drink twice a day.

In addition, 20g of chrysanthemum flowers, 50g of chicken liver chopped and cooked help nourish and improve vision. 20g chrysanthemum flowers, 10g male papaya flowers, 10g lemon balm, 20g rock sugar. All fresh, cleaned, mashed together with rock sugar in a bowl. Steamed in water for 10-15 minutes. Let cool, grind, add boiled water to drink 2-3 times a day. Fresh chrysanthemum leaves, cleaned, mashed, applied to treat burns, pimples, and squeezed for ear pain relief. Chrysanthemum flowers combined with jasmine, large leaf, each 30g, cleaned, mashed applied to treat breast inflammation and ulcers.

Sunflowers bloom like radiant Suns. Hence, sunflowers are considered a symbol of intense passion. A bright and cheerful flower, strong yet gentle and passionate.

Sunflower is a warm expression of care. According to folklore and some traditional Chinese medicine knowledge, sunflowers have a mild, non-toxic, sweet nature, with sedative effects, treating nervous exhaustion, loss of appetite, swelling, expelling wind, and brightening the eyes. Therefore, all parts of the sunflower are used as medicine.

According to traditional Chinese medicine: Sunflower seeds have a sweet taste, neutral nature, non-toxic. They have the effect of nourishing the mind, calming the mind, used in cases of nervous exhaustion, loss of appetite, headaches, blood in the stool, measles unable to erupt. Sunflower seed shells are used to treat tinnitus. Sunflower flowers expel wind, brighten the eyes; treat dizziness, dandruff, facial swelling, and are also used to stimulate menstruation in women. Sunflower leaves enhance digestion and treat hypertension.

Sunflower seed trays (also known as kneeling rooms, Japanese kneeling sunflower trays, sunflower trays) are used to treat headaches, eye pain, toothaches, stomach pains, women's menstrual cramps, and swelling and pain in ulcers. The core of the stem (also known as the upright heart of the sun, the upright heart of the sun) is used to treat bleeding urine, urinary stones, difficult urination, and urinary pain. Sunflower roots are used to treat chest, rib, and upper abdomen pain, promote urination, treat falls, injuries, pimples, and ulcers.

Dandelion is a fairly common plant in Asia in general and Vietnam in particular. However, the diversity of this plant is quite extensive and not everyone knows. Dandelion, scientifically known as Lactuca indica, is known by various names such as: lettuce, wild lettuce, wild endive, nose mark, little by little, wild chicory, plow nose vegetables. If the image of delicate dandelion flowers in the wind creates a sense of fragility, then the health benefits of dandelions are completely the opposite.

Dandelion has a bitter taste, cold nature, with cooling and detoxifying effects, effectively treating inflammatory diseases such as acne, hepatitis, and ulcers. Folk medicine often uses dandelion flowers to treat diseases such as bronchopneumonia, hepatitis, painful and swollen eyes, acne, pharyngitis, and gastritis. According to Traditional Medicine, one of the important health benefits of dandelion is to prevent the formation and development of cancer cells, especially prostate cancer, breast cancer... Studies also show that dandelion roots and stems have anti-chemotherapy effects to not harm healthy cells.

In Feng Shui, rhododendron flowers have the effect of dispelling negative energy, bringing in a new vitality and luck for the homeowner. Therefore, rhododendron flowers are not only displayed on Tet holiday but also planted and decorated in the family. Rhododendron flowers also help to cure effectively. Rhododendron flowers mainly absorb formaldehyde - a toxic substance found in many types of wallpaper adhesive, insulation. Therefore, rhododendron flowers are a good choice for the kitchen. This flower species grows best in autumn, as they are suitable for cool temperatures.

Experts often use rhododendron flowers and leaves to make medicine. The flowers and leaves have a sweet and sour taste, warm nature, with many effects such as promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation, relieving cough, reducing hoarseness, dispelling low back pain, relieving itching. In addition, they are also used to treat menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, leukorrhea, injuries from falls, ... Rhododendron roots have a sour, bitter taste, are toxic, but still have the effects of dispelling low back pain, promoting blood circulation, resolving blood stasis. However, some species of rhododendron are poisonous. For example, yellow rhododendron flowers (yellow rhododendron) often have very high toxicity. To use medicine safely, only red rhododendron flowers should be used.

Cherry blossoms have a bitter taste, neutral properties, and are non-toxic. They enter the Heart, Stomach, and Spleen meridians. This herb has the functions of benefiting water, promoting blood circulation, and facilitating urination. It was traditionally used to treat conditions such as edema, cough with phlegm, dampness retention, difficult urination, irregular menstruation, chest pain, and boils. After the Lunar New Year, people often dry cherry blossoms for preservation and medicinal use. Cherry blossoms are also considered a beauty elixir. Some remedies made from cherry blossoms can treat heart pain, hair loss, dandruff, and reduce pigmentation.

The fruit, seeds, leaves, and resin of cherry blossoms can all be used as medicine to treat various ailments such as swollen testicles, eczema, menstrual irregularities, and constipation. Cherry seed kernels have a bitter, sour, sweet taste, neutral properties, and functions to promote blood circulation, lubricate the intestines, promote urination, and treat chest pain, cough, and menstrual irregularities. Cherry leaves promote blood circulation, treat anemia, dissolve tumors, and are used to treat swollen testicles, eczema, and vaginal swelling. Cherry branches treat heart pain. Cherry resin reduces blood sugar and treats diabetes.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, morning glory flowers have a sweet taste with neutral properties. They clear heat, have a calming effect, promote restful sleep, reduce nocturnal urination, alleviate fatigue, back pain, and possess anti-inflammatory properties. Modern medical research has found that morning glory flowers contain approximately 3% dietary fiber, 2.8% protein, along with carbohydrates, vitamins such as C, B1, B2, PP, provitamin A (carotenoids), and essential minerals for the body such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and notably zinc with a relatively high content...

Morning glory flowers are not only favored as a delicious dish but also regarded as a nutritious remedy that supports effective treatment for various ailments. Additionally, morning glory flowers aid in children's rapid development, enhance the health of the elderly, and promote body flexibility. They also treat conditions such as insomnia, eczema, and musculoskeletal pain. Morning glory flowers are also beneficial for weight loss because they are rich in dietary fiber, chlorophyll, and contain minimal calories. Meals prepared from morning glory flowers provide a feeling of fullness, limit fat absorption, thus effectively supporting weight loss.

Desert rose flowers are a rustic, folk flower. The desert rose plant is one of the most beautiful and colorful flowering plants. There are two types of desert rose plants: upright and hanging. The upright desert rose plant with its straight trunk is suitable for planting in landscape pots, flower beds, and flower borders in parks and gardens. The hanging desert rose plant, with its downward curving shape, is often planted in hanging pots to decorate windows, balconies, and rooftops...

On the other hand, the desert rose plant is also a medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, capable of treating many diseases. This ornamental plant is considered one of the valuable medicinal herbs. Desert rose plants have a cooling nature and a slightly bitter taste. In modern medicine, researchers have found beneficial compounds inside the desert rose plant. Desert rose flowers are often used to treat some internal diseases such as diabetes, urinary bleeding. Additionally, desert rose flowers also support the treatment of various cancers, inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells, have anti-inflammatory properties, lower blood pressure, and can treat diseases such as hemorrhoids, hypertension, jaundice...

Orchid flowers - a species of plant belonging to the orchid family. Orchid flowers have a mild taste, slightly spicy, with the function of resolving phlegm, benefiting the lungs, and harmonizing qi. In Vietnam, there are about 20 species belonging to the genus Orchid, among which about 5 species are commonly planted from schools to parks or in every household. Because the flowers have a strong, pleasant fragrance.

Especially hard brown wood, used for furniture, carving, veneer. Flowers can be distilled for essential oils, perfume production. Some places also use it to make tea with the purpose of cooling the body and relieving thirst, orchid flowers also help whiten and soften the skin. Some applications of the orchid plant:

• Treating fever, irregular menstruation, difficult urination: Take the bark of the orchid stem, scrape off the outer bark, wash clean, slice thinly, dry in the sun. Take 30g of bark with 400 ml of water until it reduces to 100 ml, drink twice a day.
• Treating swelling: Take young orchid leaves and clean rice cakes, crush, apply to swollen areas.
• Treating chronic bronchitis in the elderly: Orchid leaves 30g, fig leaves 30g, processed earthworms 5g, finely chop, dry, and infuse.
• Treating cough, menstrual pain: Orchid flowers 30g, honey 40g, put both ingredients in a steamer for 20-30 minutes before eating.
• Treating leukorrhea, dampness: Orchid flowers 20g, coix seeds 30g, white azuki beans 30g, tamarind seeds 5g, infuse and drink throughout the day.
• Treating sinusitis: Take fresh orchid flowers, dry them crisp, grind them into a fine powder, put them in a sealed bottle. When nasal discharge occurs, open the bottle and inhale deeply to allow the powder to enter the nose, do this 2-3 times a day.

Lavender flowers have been discovered and known since ancient times (from the era of ancient Greece). The flower originates from the Mediterranean region. Bearing within it wonderful benefits and a romantic purple color, it was quickly cultivated across European countries. To this day, lavender flowers seem to be present everywhere in countries around the world. However, to admire the most beautiful lavender fields in the world, one must mention the countries of France and England. With a distinctive purple color, lavender flowers have long been hailed as the elixir of love.

When it comes to lavender, people immediately think of it as a symbol of romantic and faithful love. There, there is understanding as well as sharing in the love of two people. For human health, lavender flowers are also used to disinfect wounds and prevent inflammation. One of the most wonderful uses is, lavender flowers can be used as a sedative, promoting deep and restful sleep. Despite having many such effects, caution is also needed when using lavender flowers because lavender essential oil can be toxic when ingested. The only extract form from lavender flowers that can be used orally is lavender tea.

Milky flowers (also known as devil tree) scientifically named Alstonia scholaris is a tropical evergreen plant belonging to the Milky Flowers genus, Apocynaceae family. Milky flowers are slightly green when young and turn milky white when blooming. The flowers have a fragrance similar to jasmine flowers if grown at the right density, but when grown densely, they have a rather strong scent. For those who dislike the scent of milky flowers, they may find it somewhat unpleasant and suffocating to smell this flower.

Milky flowers have a bitter taste, a cold nature, help clear heat and detoxify, treat diseases such as asthma, toothache, vomiting, anemia due to chemotherapy, etc. Milky flowers also help the body recover and have a nourishing effect on thin, anemic, and malnourished individuals. The bark of the milky flower tree contains alkaloids (naturally occurring plant-derived amines) such as ditamine, echitenine, and echitamine. These substances are used as antibacterial agents, treating malaria instead of Quinine. The decoction of the milky flower bark is effective in treating diarrhea, digestive disorders, reducing fever, and regulating menstruation. The decoction of the leaves is used to treat beriberi (a nerve disorder due to lack of Vitamin B1). Milky flowers also stimulate appetite and increase milk secretion in lactating women. In India, milky flowers are used in toothpaste because of their antibacterial properties.

Passion flowers also known as: woodbine, big red flower, amaranth, Buddha incense, or used to decorate work desks, balconies... Carries the meaning of returning to childhood. This flower is also the embodiment of femininity, perfection, and elegance.

In addition, passion flowers also bring wonderful benefits to health. This flower is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. It helps boost the body's immune system, prevent aging, improper diet, and environmental pollution. Passion flowers also have the effect of reducing hair loss due to chemical use or natural aging processes. Passion flower plants also contain many nutrients, flavonoids, and minerals. High levels of antioxidants promote metabolism, so passion flowers are beneficial for weight loss. Studies have shown that passion flower extracts help cells resist inflammation. This is one of the factors affecting the body's immunity. Therefore, to enhance the body's natural defense ability, passion flower tea can be used.