There are many goodness things about chrysanthemum flower. Nowadays there are many people having common illness such as sore throat, fever and even cough. Especially when the Lunar Chinese New Year is approaching soon.
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The goodness and beneficial effects from a flower.
Chrysanthemum flower tea is one very common type. Drunk with meals it helps to aid digestion, especially of greasy foods. It is also commonly taken to help strengthen the lungs and relieve head congestion. When made from fresh flowers, the flowers can be applied to the eyes to relieve dryness and itching.
Chrysanthemum flowers known as Ju Hua, have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. They are found in many ancient formulas. But simple chrysanthemum flower tea is also a very common beverage in China, as the Chinese take into account the health benefits of the food and drink they consume. Ju Hua is classified as a cool, acrid herb which is good for relieving heat of the upper body-i.e. head and chest, being especially helpful for red itchy eyes.
There are two types of Chrysanthemum flowers.
White chrysanthemum is best for soothing the eyes while yellow chrysanthemum is better at clearing heat, so your tea should be chosen accordingly. When making the tea from dried flowers, the flowers can be taken from the pot and allowed to cool. They can then be placed over the eyes to soothe redness and itching. Keep any extra in the refrigerator for quick relief. Chrysanthemum tea bags can be used in the same way.
Chrysanthemum flower tea can help in the early stages of feverish type upper body flu. It may also help relieve certain types of headaches, blurred vision and dizziness, but the effect on those symptoms will vary dependent on the underlying cause.
So, do drink chrysanthemum often to reduce and even prevent any heatiness, illness or sore eyes problems.
January 15, 2009 7:21:00 AM