The efficacy, effects and consumption methods of chrysanthemum tea

As the name suggests, chrysanthemum tea is tea made from chrysanthemums. Chrysanthemum tea not only tastes very good but also has very high drinking value. Chrysanthemum tea can be drunk not only by the elderly but also by children. Therefore, chrysanthemum tea is a drink suitable for all ages. We need to understand what effects and functions chrysanthemum tea has, so that we can make good use of chrysanthemum tea.

Chrysanthemum tea has a good effect of clearing the liver and improving eyesight. Drinking chrysanthemum tea regularly can keep us away from cardiovascular diseases. In addition, drinking chrysanthemum tea can also have a good effect of refreshing and invigorating the brain. Let’s take a look at how to consume chrysanthemum tea.

Basic introduction of chrysanthemum tea

Chrysanthemum tea refers to chrysanthemum, one of my country's top ten famous flowers, which can be found almost everywhere across the country. There are many varieties of chrysanthemums. Sometimes some tea leaves are added to white chrysanthemums for seasoning.

The most famous ones are the Fubai chrysanthemum from Futian River in Macheng, Dabie Mountains in Hubei Province, the Hangbai chrysanthemum from Tongxiang, Zhejiang Province, and the Huangshan Gongju (Huizhou Gongju) at the foot of Huangshan Mountain.

The Boju produced in Bozhou, Anhui, the Chuju produced in Chuzhou, the Chuanju produced in Zhongjiang, Sichuan, the Deju produced in Deqing, Zhejiang, and the Huaiju flower (one of the four major Huai medicines) produced in Jiyuan, Henan all have high medicinal effects.

The efficacy and function of chrysanthemum tea

It is sweet and slightly cold in nature, and has the effects of dispersing wind-heat, calming the liver and improving eyesight.

1. Prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases

Chrysanthemum can dilate coronary arteries, increase blood flow, lower blood pressure, dilate coronary arteries and inhibit bacteria. Long-term drinking can regulate myocardial function, lower cholesterol, and has a good effect on coronary heart disease, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and high serum cholesterol.

2. Improve eyesight and clear liver

It also has a good effect on dry eyes caused by excessive liver fire and eye use.

3. Refresh your mind

Chrysanthemum tea has a rich aroma and is refreshing. It also has a certain effect of relaxing nerves and relieving headaches.

Nutritional value of chrysanthemum tea

Chrysanthemum contains volatile oils, chrysanthemum glycosides, adenine, amino acids, choline, stachydrine, berberine, flavonoids, chrysanthemum pigments, vitamins, trace elements and other substances, which can resist pathogens and enhance the resistance of capillaries. The flavonoids in them have been proven to have a strong scavenging effect on free radicals, and are effective in anti-oxidation and anti-aging. From a nutritional perspective, the essence of plants lies in their flowers and fruits. Chrysanthemum petals contain 17 kinds of amino acids, among which glutamic acid, aspartic acid, proline, etc. are present in relatively high levels. In addition, it is rich in vitamins and trace elements such as iron, zinc, copper, and selenium, and therefore has effects that ordinary fruits and vegetables cannot match.

How to choose chrysanthemum tea

1. Look

Except for some white tribute chrysanthemums, natural chrysanthemums are generally yellow. If the chrysanthemums appear very white and look faded, they have most likely been smoked with sulfur. Moreover, chrysanthemums will change color after being stored for a long time. If they have not changed color after being stored for several months, it may have been fumigated with sulfur.

2. Smell

When buying bulk chrysanthemums, pick them up and smell them first. If there is a sour, pungent smell, it means they have been fumigated with sulfur. Natural chrysanthemums only have a faint fragrance.

3. Taste

You can brew some chrysanthemum tea without adding sugar. Natural chrysanthemum tea has a fresh fragrance. Be careful if it tastes sour. Moreover, normal chrysanthemum tea soup is light yellow, while the tea soup that has been dyed or specially treated is dark green.

Above we introduced what chrysanthemum tea is. We know that chrysanthemum tea is made from chrysanthemums. Chrysanthemum tea has very high drinking value. Drinking chrysanthemum tea regularly can play a very good health-preserving and health-care role. The above article introduces in detail the effects and functions of chrysanthemum tea and how to consume chrysanthemum tea.

When making chrysanthemum tea, it is best to use a transparent glass cup, put four or five chrysanthemums in each cup, and then brew it with boiling water.

If there are many people drinking, you can use a transparent teapot, put a small handful of tea at a time, pour in boiling water and soak for 2-3 minutes, and then pour the tea into each person's transparent glass. When drinking chrysanthemum tea, you can put a few rock sugars in the teacup to make it taste sweeter.

It should be noted that wild chrysanthemum is bitter and cold in nature. Long-term use or excessive dosage will damage the spleen and stomach yang energy, causing adverse reactions such as stomach discomfort, poor appetite, intestinal rumbling, loose stools, etc. Therefore, it is not suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach and pregnant women.