A familiar type of flower that helps nourish the liver and improve kidney function.
Adding this familiar flower to your daily diet is very good for your kidneys and liver.
What is the Chinese honeysuckle flower?
According to an article by Dr. Vu Quoc Trung in the Health & Life newspaper, the plant known as Telosma cordata (Burm.f.) Merr., belongs to the Telosma family and is commonly used in preparing refreshing and nutritious dishes during the summer.
The Chinese honeysuckle is a small, climbing plant with slightly hairy stems, especially on the young parts. The leaves are opposite, heart-shaped, notched at the edges about 5-8 mm towards the petiole, pointed at the tip, and hairy along the veins; the leaf blade is 6-11 cm long and 4-7.5 cm wide; the petiole is also hairy and 12-20 mm long.
The flowers are numerous, pale yellowish-green, arranged in cymose inflorescences, with thick, slightly hairy stalks 10-22mm long, bearing many closely spaced, interconnected inflorescences. The flowers have a fragrant scent, especially at night, hence the name "night-arriving fragrance" ("night" = night, "arriving" = to arrive, "fragrance" = scent).
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the flowers of the Telosma cordata plant have a sweet taste and neutral properties. They are used to clear heat and detoxify, calm the liver, improve eyesight, reduce inflammation, dissolve cataracts, heal wounds (stimulate the growth of new skin), calm the nerves, promote restful sleep, and treat pinworms.
The benefits and preparation methods of Telosma cordata flowers for liver and kidney health.
According to the Lao Dong newspaper, citing the World Health Organization (WHO), the Chinese honeysuckle flower can help improve liver and kidney function thanks to its nutritional composition and pharmacological effects.
The jasmine flower contains many nutrients beneficial to health, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, and fiber. Among these, zinc is an important mineral that helps boost the immune system and supports liver and kidney function.
The flowers of the Chinese honeysuckle plant also help to cool the body, provide nourishment, help reduce prostate enlargement in men, and boost the immune system.
To maximize the benefits of the Telosma cordata flower in nourishing the liver and kidneys, it can be prepared into dishes such as Telosma cordata flower soup cooked with lean meat or crucian carp.
Although the flowers of the Chinese honeysuckle plant offer many health benefits, some points should be noted when using them. One is to avoid combining them with iron-rich foods. When preparing Chinese honeysuckle flowers, avoid pairing them with iron-rich foods such as liver and water spinach, as iron can reduce the effectiveness of the flowers in supporting liver and kidney health.
Do not overcook. Overcooking the flowers of the Telosma cordata plant can reduce their nutritional value and diminish their health benefits.
To ensure safety and effectiveness, jasmine flowers should only be used about 1-2 times per week.
Telosma cordata flowers are a nutritious food with many health benefits, especially for the liver and kidneys. Proper preparation and use of Telosma cordata flowers will help maximize their benefits.
