Chrysanthemum morifolium contains a volatile essential oil and choline, which has the functions of lowering blood pressure and strengthening brain. It also contains more crude fiber, which can promote digestion, relieve constipation and lower cholesterol, which is of great benefit to patients with hypertension. Therefore, patients with hypertension can eat Chrysanthemum morifolium in moderation, which is good for their health. Patients with hypertension should have a light diet with little oil and pay attention to balanced nutrition.

The practice of eating chrysanthemum to treat hypertension;

First, chrysanthemum porridge

Ingredients: white rice 1 cup, chrysanthemum 300g, seasoning water 8 cups, salt 1 teaspoon, a little pepper.

Exercise:

1, wash the white rice, add 8 cups of water to soak for 20 minutes, move to the fire to boil, and cook porridge on low heat.

2. Wash the chrysanthemum and cut it into small pieces, add it to the porridge and cook it together, then add salt to taste. When cooked, turn off the fire and serve. Sprinkle some pepper when eating.

Second, chrysanthemum tofu

Ingredients: Chrysanthemum morifolium 300g, tofu 150g, egg 1 piece, soup stock, salt 1 teaspoon, 2 shallots, ginger 1 piece, sesame oil, pepper and peanut oil 1 teaspoon.

Exercise:

1. Crush the tofu with a spoon, pour in the egg liquid (just knock it in), and stir well for later use.

2. Wash the chrysanthemum, leave leaves and stems, and cut into pieces.

3. Chopped onions and ginger.

4. Put oil in a hot pot and heat it. Add onion, ginger and chrysanthemum powder and stir-fry for a while until it changes color.

5. Add the tofu paste and stir-fry until the tofu and chrysanthemum are evenly mixed and loose.

6. Pour in the broth and stir it for a few times, so that the soup is basically free of the main ingredients.

7, add salt, sprinkle some pepper, stir fry evenly on low heat, and the soup can be cooked after boiling.

8. Pour the sesame oil after loading.

Chrysanthemum can be eaten with high blood pressure, but it should be done carefully and can be paired with other foods.