Yes, in ancient China, chrysanthemum buds were used as dishes, and cakes were baked with washed petals mixed with honey. It tastes elegant and sweet.

Edible value:

Chrysanthemum wine: It is made from chrysanthemum with glutinous rice and distiller's yeast, which was called "longevity wine" in ancient times. It is cool and sweet, and has the effects of nourishing the liver, improving eyesight, strengthening the brain and delaying aging. You can also soak chrysanthemum in wine for 24 hours, which can promote blood circulation, prevent aging and prolong life; If Radix Rehmanniae, Radix Angelicae Sinensis and Fructus Lycii are added for soaking, it will have a good effect on dizziness, fatigue and dreaminess.

Chrysanthemum cake: mix chrysanthemums into rice pulp and steam them to make cakes, or make cakes with mung bean powder and chrysanthemums, which has the effect of cooling and removing fire.

Chrysanthemum soup: use tremella or lotus seeds to cook chrysanthemum into soup, and add a little rock sugar to eat, which can clear away heat and benefit the five internal organs and treat dizziness.

Chrysanthemum paste: fresh chrysanthemum is boiled in water, filtered and concentrated, mixed with refined honey and made into paste, which has the effects of dispelling wind, clearing heat and improving eyesight.