Orange Blossom

The orange blossom flower is white, with five petals and numerous stamens.

Properties / Benefits.

Tranquilizing properties. Thanks to its relaxing power, orange blossom is used to prepare ideal infusions to combat insomnia, anxiety and nerves, as well as to relieve some minor pain, such as menstrual pain or minor headaches.
Stomach properties. Thanks to its pectin content, orange blossom is used to relieve stomach pain, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
Anti-inflammatory properties. By combining orange blossom with other natural products such as honey, lemon or cinnamon, we can get orange blossom water to relieve sore throats and relieve coughs and colds.

Applications

It is used to prepare teas and infusions with multiple properties for our health. But in addition, orange blossom water is used to prepare different recipes, such as the traditional Roscón de Reyes, sweet pastries, sponge cakes, muffins and syrups, among others.