There are a lot of lovely flowers found in Japan and each has its respective meanings and symbolism. But this time, we will share to you what they can do to your health and you might admire it not only for its beauty but also how beneficial it is to the body.
4 Flowers in Japan
For this article, we will introduce 4 flowers that are edible and have medicinal properties. Continue reading for you might not know the last on the list will be a surprise for you. So here it is.
1. Momo (Peach) Flower
Momo or peach flower has a beautiful light color and is almost akin to cherry blossoms. It bears the fruit peach and it is popularly grown in Japan. The peach blossom is not only pretty but it has more health properties in store. The flower is edible and can be made into a tea. It has antioxidants, eases constipation, promotes healthy skin, and it is a great source of vitamin A and C. Peaches are loved here.
2. Tsubaki (Camella)
Tsubaki or Camella is a shrub that has flowers with gorgeous colors which range from light pink to dark red with varying formations found all over Japan. And just like its outer beauty, tsubaki has multiple health benefits that helps your skin healthier. It is rich in vitamins, phytosqualane, antioxidants, omega-6 fatty acids, and lupeol which enhances skin health and has moisturizing properties. Even now, there are alot of products with made ingredients with tsubaki on them. Nice right?
3. Sakura (Cherry Blossom)
This list would not be complete without the flower that best symbolizes Japan. Besides, it is the national flower of Japan, so it respectfully deserves it’s limelight here. And the gorgeous sakura indeed lives up to its reputation for its flowers are rich in antioxidant and inflammatory properties which heals the cells in the body and helps reduce pigmentation to the skin, has essential fatty acids which keeps your skin supple and helps repair the skin, and is anti aging which prevents wrinkles and promotes collagen formation. Indeed it is a beauty secret from Japan.
4. Asagao (Morning Glory)
Who would have thought that the abundant asagao possesses loads of nutrients and is an herbal medicine? And yes, they are edible! The violet to deep purple flower is not only a wallflower literally for it contains chemicals such as steroidal glycosides, triterpenes, aromatic acids, amino acids, arginine, ecdysteroids and more. To sum this up, asagao purifies blood, combats stress, cures insect bite, relieves cough, an antibacterial agent, treats arthritis etc. If there’s one you need to have in your garden, it would be asagao.
Conclusion
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