The activity of the liver promotes the circulation of qi (vital energy), body fluids and bile secretion. If the liver function deteriorates, symptoms such as eye congestion, dizziness and fever appear, and heat is easy to accumulate in the upper body. Chrysanthemum has a good effect on reducing the air flow in the whole body (removing the function of blood stasis and inflammation in the body), clearing away heat and toxic materials, especially for inflammation caused by vascular bleeding. Therefore, it is most effective for some patients with hypertension to be flushed and have bloodshot eyes.
Chrysanthemum also has antipyretic, detoxicating, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, and is also effective for sore throat, coliform bacteria and filamentous bacteria caused by cold, fever, chills, pharyngitis or tonsillitis. In addition, it also has a significant effect on boils and acne on the face or back.
Chrysanthemum shopping:
Stevia rebaudiana should be selected for health care, among which Chrysanthemum morifolium or Chrysanthemum morifolium is a better variety, and there are two kinds of loose flowers and pressed pieces (also called chrysanthemum laver) on the market.
Drinking method of chrysanthemum:
The daily dosage is about half a teaspoon, about 4-6 flowers, brewed with hot water. Drink about three cups a day.
When mixed with green tea, the ratio of chrysanthemum to green tea is 2: 1.
Can be mixed with Lycium barbarum for drinking, which can enhance the effects of strengthening liver, strengthening body constitution and improving eyesight, and help to recover fatigue. The method is also brewed with hot water. When drinking chrysanthemum tea, it is best to use a transparent glass.
Comparison of two kinds of chrysanthemum tea
Li Shizhen believes that chrysanthemum "takes seedlings as vegetables, leaves as mouths, flowers as bait, roots as medicine, bags as pillows and brewing as drinks, which is the crown of all flowers." Chrysanthemum as a pillow has the effect of improving eyesight and lowering blood pressure; Chrysanthemum wine-making has the effect of strengthening body and bones; Chrysanthemum tea can relieve summer heat, quench thirst, cool and detoxify, clear liver and improve eyesight.
There are many varieties of chrysanthemum tea, among which Florists Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum morifolium, Chrysanthemum morifolium and Chrysanthemum morifolium are known as the four famous chrysanthemums in China. Chrysanthemum tea is widely accepted by people because of its low price and good quality. Now, people like to drink Florists Chrysanthemum and chrysanthemums best.
There are different varieties of chrysanthemums in the market, so it is very important to identify and distinguish chrysanthemums. The author investigated Florists Chrysanthemum and Chrysanthemum morifolium in order to provide some references for people who like chrysanthemum tea.
"Florists Chrysanthemum", formerly known as "Huizhou Gongju" and also known as Huiju, is an excellent variety selected from chrysanthemum population.
Drinking tribute chrysanthemum requires large flowers, gray flowers, thick petals or many dense petals, which are fragrant and slightly bitter. Less impurities, no moth, no mildew.
The following are the national classification standards for publicity:
Drinking tribute chrysanthemum is divided into one to three grades according to its shape, color, petals, pedicel, smell and other indicators:
The first stage is large, round, white, with 70% petals spread, dense petals, light yellow flower center, uniform flowers without scattered flowers, green pedicel, fragrant smell, sweet and bitter taste and no impurities;
Secondary medium-sized, round, white, 10 ~ 20% flowers with more than 70% petals spreading, dense and uniform petals, green pedicel, fragrant smell, sweet and bitter taste and no impurities;
The flowers in the third grade are small, round and white, with 20-30% of the petals spreading more than 70%, scattered and uneven, and the pedicels are mostly green, fragrant, sweet and bitter, with less than 0.5% impurities.
According to folk experience, "chrysanthemums should be big in shape, long in fragrance and positive in color. It is best to be the same color as fried rice. "
Chrysanthemum, also known as chamomile, is produced in Tongxiang, Zhejiang. It is a traditional cultivated medicinal plant in China and one of the eight famous medicinal materials in Zhejiang Province.
The following are the national classification standards for chrysanthemums:
Super grade: complete pattern, thick petals and uniform flower size; Frost-free flowers, moldy flowers, raw flowers (insufficient steaming time leads to dark flowers behind the sun) and soup flowers (too much water in the pot during steaming leads to hot flowers and brown flowers after drying); After soaking in water, the petals are white, and the stamens are dark yellow and even; The soup is clear, light yellow, bright and fragrant, sweet and sour.
Level 1: the flower pattern is basically complete, the petals are thick and the flower size is slightly uneven; Frosted flowers, raw flowers and soup flowers are within 5%; Petals are white and stamens are yellow after blisters are opened. The soup is clear, light yellow and fragrant, and slightly bitter.
Level 2: the flower size is slightly uneven; Frosted flowers, raw flowers and soup flowers are within 7%; Petals are gray and stamens are pale yellow after blisters are opened. The soup is clear, light yellow and fragrant, and slightly bitter.
Chrysanthemum morifolium products on the market are mainly secondary flowers. Chrysanthemum morifolium sold in domestic supermarkets is generally second-class, with incomplete flower shape, pale petals, and the petals often stick and agglomerate in the package, which has a poor taste; First-class Chrysanthemum morifolium is more common in some tea houses that operate Chrysanthemum morifolium. The flower shape is complete, mixed with pale yellow frosted flowers and boiled flowers, and the taste is average when drinking. Super Chrysanthemum morifolium can only be bought in Chrysanthemum morifolium franchise stores or manufacturers.
How to distinguish Florists Chrysanthemum from Chrysanthemum?
Florists Chrysanthemum and Chrysanthemum morifolium are both medicinal chrysanthemums, and the difference between them lies in their producing areas and processing methods. Gongju is produced in Shexian County, Anhui Province, and Chrysanthemum is produced in Tongxiang, Zhejiang Province. Chrysanthemum morifolium is divided into chrysanthemum morifolium and chrysanthemum morifolium according to different colors. Two processing methods of Chrysanthemum morifolium: Chrysanthemum morifolium, picking inflorescences, steaming and drying in the sun; Huang Ju is dry. Processing method of tribute chrysanthemum: picking inflorescence and drying.
There is little difference between the first-class tribute chrysanthemum and the chrysanthemum morifolium from the outside. According to the experience of chrysanthemum operators, the petals of tribute chrysanthemum are thicker and those of Hangzhou chrysanthemum are shallower. Chrysanthemums are bright in color and slightly dark in color.
Experts remind: Chrysanthemum tea is not suitable for everyone.
Chrysanthemum tea is most suitable for people with dizziness, red eyes, sore throat, liver fire and high blood pressure.
Bitter wild chrysanthemum is best not to drink.
Not suitable for people with physical weakness, spleen deficiency, stomach cold and diarrhea.
People with diabetes or high blood sugar had better drink chrysanthemum without sugar or honey.
People with allergies should try soaking a flower or two first. If there is no problem, soak more, not drink more.
People who don't know their physique, it is best not to add rock sugar to drink chrysanthemum tea.