What are the benefits of drinking water infused with Dendrobium officinale flowers?
Mar 03, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, soaking Dendrobium officinale flowers in water for consumption may have functions including calming the nerves and aiding sleep, nourishing yin and moistening dryness, clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting digestion, and moistening the lungs to relieve coughing. Medication should be used under the guidance of a physician. Dendrobium officinale flowers also have certain sedative and calming effects; consuming them soaked in water may help alleviate mental tension conditions such as insomnia and anxiety, assist in relaxing the body, and improve sleep quality.
Generally, drinking water infused with Dendrobium officinale flowers offers various health benefits, including calming the nerves and improving sleep, nourishing yin and relieving dryness, clearing heat and detoxifying the body, promoting digestion, and moistening the lungs to relieve coughing. Medication use should be conducted under a doctor's guidance. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Calming the Nerves and Improving Sleep
Dendrobium officinale flowers have a certain sedative and calming effect. They can help relieve mental tension, such as insomnia and anxiety. Drinking this infused water can help the body relax and improve sleep quality.
2. Nourishing Yin and Relieving Dryness
Dendrobium officinale flowers possess properties that nourish yin and alleviate dryness. Drinking this infused water is suitable for conditions such as dry cough due to lung dryness, dry throat, and dry skin. By hydrating and moisturizing internal organs, it achieves benefits both internally and externally.
3. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying
Dendrobium officinale flowers are cool in nature and can clear internal heat and detoxify the body. They effectively alleviate symptoms such as internal heat and dry mouth. This makes them suitable for consumption in summer, helping the body eliminate toxins and maintain a cool, refreshed state.
4. Promoting Digestion
Dendrobium officinale flowers can stimulate gastric juice secretion. Drinking this infused water helps improve indigestion and food stagnation caused by disharmony of the spleen and stomach. It also promotes gastrointestinal motility, enhances digestive function, and alleviates stomach discomfort.
5. Moistening the Lungs and Relieving Cough
Dendrobium officinale flowers contain abundant mucilage, which can moisturize the lungs and alleviate symptoms such as coughing and phlegm production. Drinking this infused water can provide some relief for respiratory discomfort caused by dryness or heat toxicity.
Avoid consuming spicy or greasy foods during the period of consumption, as they may interfere with the efficacy of the herb.
