Osmanthus has the effects of whitening skin, detoxifying the body, relieving cough and phlegm, and nourishing the lungs. Many people feel that their skin is dry in summer, or their voice is hoarse due to excessive internal heat. Adding osmanthus to green tea or oolong tea can help alleviate these symptoms. It also has preventive and therapeutic effects on bad breath, blurred vision, hives, duodenal ulcers, and cold stomach pain.

