It’s surprising to know that the petals which add life to our surroundings are just as edible as food is. Not only this, but also they are healthy to eat as they have excellent antioxidant capacity. They also have the capability to prevent chronic disease.
Here are a few flowers that you can eat,
Rose
The king of flowers has a special place in Chinese medicine. They are said to contain phenolic, which are believed to have anti-inflammatory properties. Said to be a rich source of vitamins, it is believed to reduce the risk of heart diseases, cancers and diabetes. Looks like it’s a king of healing too!
Jasmine
A fragrant flower, it usually blended with green tea and added to salads. It is said to have anti-carcinogenic and anti-viral properties.
Pansies
These bright colored big flowers not only makes pretty picture, but is beneficial for your heart, kidney, blood pressure among others as it’s high on potassium and other minerals.
Marigolds
Popularly known as genda in Pakistan, the Chinese are known to use marigolds in tea. The flower is also used topically to heal wounds. The flower is also said to be high on the pigment lutein, also known as eye vitamin, which is necessary to keep eye diseases at bay.
Lavender
This fragrant flower is used as a flavor in ice-creams and yogurts. However, it also acts as an anti- septic and can also be used to get rid of dandruff.
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