Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Published : July 15, 2016, 6:27 PM
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The answer for many ailments lies in natural ingredients. While herbs and spices are the go-to option for home remedies, you’ll be surprised that there are several edible flowers that make excellent natural remedies. Here’s a list of easily available flowers that you can eat.
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Neem flower: These tiny flowers have properties that improve your metabolism and breakdown fat thus aiding weight loss. Crush the neem flowers and add honey and lime juice to it. Having this mix on an empty stomach will help you lose belly fat. [1]
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Banana flower: A sabzi or stir fry of banana flowers is popular in Maharashtrian cuisine. It is rich in antioxidants and fibre and can treat diarrohea and dysentery [2]. It is also beneficial for diabetics and can also treat heavy abnormal bleeding during menstruation.
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Drumsticks flower: Known as the Indian Viagra, drumstick flowers can be consumed to overcome erectile dysfunction and improve sexual health [3]. They also prevent infections. You can boil the flowers with milk, sugar and cardamom powder and consume it daily.
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Pomegranate flowers – This is a natural remedy for diabetes[4]. According to a study published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, the flowers regulate glucose homoeostasis and inflammation. The flowers can be consumed raw or infused in hot water to make tea.
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Rose flowers – It may not belong to the vegetable or fruit category, but rose flowers are widely used in Indian cooking, especially desserts. They are even used to infuse water due to their calming effects and mild flavour. They also help you lose weight [5]. Ayurveda treats it as a natural aphrodisiac. The leaves can be consumed fresh or in dried form.
