What makes a better gift than a gift of health? A Healthier You is an online health food store established on the foundation that health and wellness are essential for a life lived to its fullest potential. Unfortunately, due to our hectic lifestyle, we tend to neglect that nature is nurture. With that in mind, A Healthier You brings the goodness of nature conveniently packaged for our busy days and for our loved ones too.
Since the global pandemic, we have been more cautious of our health more than ever before and through this, I’ve realized how important a healthy immune system is. Hence, I’ve been incorporating natural ingredients and herbs into my family’s diet and A Healthier You has certainly made that easier for our tight schedule.

Here are some ways I’ve used oriental herbs and dried edible flowers from A Healthier You.

Herbal Chicken Soup

• Works together to draw out the benefits they otherwise would not release on their own.
• Targets digestive problems.
• Alleviates headaches.
• Alleviates high blood pressure.
• Promotes longevity.

Ingredients: Astragalus Root, Codonopsis, Chinese Yam, Solomon’s Seal Rhizome, Goji Berries, Red Dates, Dried Longan.

Check out my Recipes highlight on how to make Herbal Chicken Soup.

Kunlun Snow Chrysanthemum

• Anti-inflammatory properties.
• Antibiotic effects.
• Improves cardiovascular system.
• Alleviates cold symptoms.
• Improves eye health.

Floral Cookies with Dried Chrysanthemum, Dried Baby Chrysanthemum and Kunlun Snow Chrysanthemum.

French Rose Buds

• Natural caffeine free.
• Has hydration and weight loss benefits.
• Rich in anti-oxidants, especially polyphenols.
• Helps to alleviate menstrual cramps.

Macha Latte with French Rose Buds.

Jasmine Buds

• Contains Caffine.
• Loaded with Anti-Oxidants.
• Aids weight loss.
• Promotes good health.
• Boosts Brain Function.
• Fights Bacteria.
• Anti-Ageing.
• Reduces Cholesterol Level.

Jasmine Green Tea with Jasmine Buds.

Osmanthus Buds

• Naturally caffeine free.
• Fragrant aroma works as potential appetite suppressant.
• Scent decreases activity of brain chemicals that stimulate appetite (e.g. neuropeptide Y).
• Rich in Vitamine B-3.
• Rich in antioxidants.

Bread, Butter and Osmanthus Buds.

Lavender Buds

• Improves mood disorder.
• Improves and boosts sleep.
• Helps to alleviate menstrual cramps.
• Promotes good skin health.

Lavender Chocolate Cake with Lavender Buds.

I hope this has given you inspiration for meals and tea time at home. Adding a sprinkle of dried flowers to my hot drinks in the morning puts a spring in my step. They make for thoughtful gifts for the upcoming Chinese New Year or Valentines Day too. What are some of your favorite floral tea recipes and oriental herbs?

Reference:
A Healthier You