1 osmanthus fragrans is pungent in nature, but according to the theory of four qi and five flavors in traditional Chinese medicine, pungent flavor has the functions of dispersing stagnation, relieving exterior syndrome, activating qi and promoting blood circulation, while warming and tonifying drugs have the functions of warming the middle warmer, dispelling cold, and helping yang to replenish fire. Therefore, soaking osmanthus fragrans in water can play a certain role in dispelling cold and relieving pain, and can be used to relieve cold symptoms such as amenorrhea, abdominal pain and stomachache caused by deficiency cold.

2 Flavonoids in osmanthus fragrans have good antibacterial activity, and have a certain inhibitory effect on pathogenic viruses in the upper respiratory tract. Moreover, osmanthus fragrans has a good effect of dispelling cold, so it also has a good relief effect on cough and excessive phlegm caused by some cold pathogens. Therefore, osmanthus fragrans soaked in water also has the effect of warming lung, relieving cough and resolving phlegm.

3 Refreshing Osmanthus fragrans contains a variety of volatile aromatic substances, which give off a fragrant and soft smell. After the human body smells it, it can play a role in soothing emotions and also achieve the effect of refreshing the brain. Therefore, soaking osmanthus in water can also play a refreshing role, which is very suitable for people who are nervous, irritable and anxious, and is often used when working and studying late.

4 Cleaning the oral cavity Osmanthus fragrans is fragrant, which can effectively remove the odor in the oral cavity when used for gargling, and some active ingredients contained in it also have a certain effect of eliminating bacteria, which can effectively prevent and alleviate oral inflammation, so soaking Osmanthus fragrans in water can also play a role in cleaning the oral cavity.