Huai Mi (the flower bud of Huai tree) is indeed a medicinal and edible herb with various traditional medicinal values and health benefits. The following is a summary of its main benefits and scientific basis:

1. Cooling blood to stop bleeding
Effect: Sophora japonica has a slightly cold nature and is used in the liver and colon meridians. It is traditionally used for symptoms of blood heat and bleeding, such as rectal bleeding, hemorrhoid bleeding, and nosebleeds.

Scientific basis: Rutin (vitamin P) can enhance capillary elasticity and reduce bleeding tendency.

2. Clearing the liver and purging fire
Effect: Suitable for redness, swelling, dizziness, and headache caused by liver fire inflammation.

Ingredients: Flavonoids such as quercetin and isorhamnetin have anti-inflammatory effects.

3. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Active ingredients: Rutin, Quercetin, etc. are antioxidants that can scavenge free radicals and reduce inflammation.

Research support: Experiments have shown that its extract has a certain inhibitory effect on chronic inflammation (such as colitis).

4. Assist in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol
Cardiovascular protection: Rutin can improve vascular permeability and assist in lowering blood pressure; Flavonoids may regulate lipid metabolism.

Attention: Cannot replace medication, follow medical advice.

5. Moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements
Traditional usage: Sophora japonica contains dietary fiber, and drinking it soaked in water can alleviate constipation caused by large intestine heat.