Dai Dai flower is the dried flower bud of Citrus aurantium L. var. amara Engl., also known as Daidai flower, sour orange flower, and re-greening orange flower. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine to regulate qi, invigorate the spleen, and relieve nausea and vomiting. It is mainly used to treat chest and abdominal distention and pain, nausea and vomiting, and indigestion.
[Effects and Functions of Dai Dai Flower]
1. Weight Loss
It is said that tea made from soaking Dai Dai flower in water has a weight loss effect. Although it tastes slightly bitter (if it is too bitter, you can add some French roses when brewing), it has a strong fragrance that can make people forget their fatigue. It can calm the mood and relieve tension and anxiety.
In addition, it also helps to relieve diarrhea caused by stress, purify the blood, promote circulation, and has the effect of slimming and shaping. However, when using Dai Dai flower for weight loss, you should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and avoid high-fat and high-oil ingredients.
2. Beauty
In terms of beauty, Dai Dai flower is also a good thing because it contains a large amount of tannic acid, which can have a strong antioxidant effect and counteract free radicals.
Moreover, it can accelerate metabolism and protect the skin from harmful substances in the external environment. It can regulate the balance of water and oil in the skin and improve rough and dull skin. And the lactic acid it contains can dissolve heavy makeup.
[Precautions for Dai Dai Flower]
1. During the intake of Dai Dai flower, do not go on a diet and ensure adequate nutrition.
2. Avoid drinking alcohol and eating spicy food.
3. Avoid drinking tea, as tea contains caffeine, which can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
4. Do not take other weight loss drugs at the same time. If you have taken other weight loss drugs, you should stop taking them for a week before taking Dai Dai flower.
5. During the medication, you can take Cassia seed as well, soak it in water like making tea, which can detoxify, reduce internal heat, and relieve constipation.
6. For those with weak constitution and obvious adverse reactions, you can start by taking it for one week after meals and then follow the normal dosage method mentioned above.
