There are two types of chrysanthemums, one is stevia and the other is bitter chrysanthemum. Stevia can be eaten directly, but bitter chrysanthemum cannot be eaten because bitter chrysanthemum contains a toxin. I can’t remember the specific name of the glycoside. Stevia and bitter chrysanthemum have similar shapes and are difficult to distinguish. Of course, you can learn from Shen Nong’s taste. The spirit of Baicao, give it a try (it’s okay to taste it because it’s not very toxic). If it’s very bitter, especially the astringent kind, don’t eat it. Otherwise, it’s fine. I hope it helps.

Introduction to the functions and effects of tribute chrysanthemum: It was listed as a tribute to the emperor during the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty, hence the name "tribute chrysanthemum". Also known as Huiju, it is one of the four most famous chrysanthemums in China along with Hangbaiju, Chuju and Boju. Gongju is a valuable Chinese medicinal material that can dispel wind-heat, soothe the liver and improve eyesight, clear away heat and detoxify. Treats red eyes, shy eyes, gallbladder deficiency and heart dryness; mainly treats wind-heat cold, fever and headache, liver heat and red eyes, liver deficiency, dizziness, spasm and convulsions, boils and poisonous swelling. Modern pharmacological research and clinical application have proven that Gongju has the effects of dispersing wind and heat, nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, cooling and detoxifying. Regular drinking of chrysanthemum tea or chrysanthemum wine can "cleanse the five internal organs, detoxify and keep fit", and play a role in extending life and beautifying the body. If you have a headache caused by wind and cold, brew some chrysanthemum tea to get rid of the headache. Gong chrysanthemum is suitable for single brewing. How to brew and drink Gong chrysanthemum: 1 teaspoon of dried Gong chrysanthemum tea, brew with a cup of boiling water, simmer for about ten minutes; you can add brown sugar or honey to drink.