Can Flower Dew Be Consumed?

Floral water has the function of insect repellent and mosquito repellent. After taking a shower, applying some floral water on the body can make people feel refreshed. Floral water is mainly made of ethanol, fragrance, and distilled water. Due to the presence of fragrance, floral water smells fragrant, and some people even have the urge to take a sip, but they are not sure about its impact on the body. So, can we drink floral water? Let's take a look below.

1. Can we drink floral water? No, floral water cannot be drunk. Floral water is perfume, containing chemical components such as fragrance, essential oil, and alcohol. Some insect repellent floral waters also contain insect repellent amine and insect repellent, which are pesticides with low toxicity. Therefore, for our own health, floral water should not be consumed.

If a small amount of floral water is accidentally ingested, generally, there will be no adverse reactions, as about 70% of floral water is alcohol, and it is edible alcohol.

2. What should I do if I drink floral water? If you accidentally drink floral water, here are some suggestions:

(1) Drink plain water: Floral water contains a large amount of alcohol. If a small amount is accidentally ingested, generally, there is no big problem. Drinking more plain water can promote metabolism.

(2) Eat alcohol-relieving food: Since floral water contains more than 70% edible alcohol, there may be symptoms of intoxication after accidentally drinking it. It is recommended to eat alcohol-relieving food to alleviate the symptoms, such as honey water, apples, grapes, celery juice, tomatoes, pears, and other foods that can quickly metabolize alcohol and relieve the symptoms of "intoxication".

(3) Vomiting: Use a hard feather, tongue depressor, spoon handle, chopsticks, fingers, etc., to stir and touch the pharyngeal arch and posterior wall of the pharynx to induce vomiting. This method is simple, easy to perform, and effective quickly, and can also be used at home.

(4) Hospital treatment: If too much floral water is ingested, and after vomiting, drinking water, and eating fruit, there are still symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and other discomforts, it is recommended to seek immediate medical attention at a hospital, as some floral waters contain insect repellent ingredients with mild toxicity. Discomfort in the body may be related to this, so timely medical attention is necessary.