1, autumn and winter health tips: If you want to relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion, it is safer and more effective to use a towel to compress your nose.
Chrysanthemum is called "Hermit in Flowers".
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A perennial herb named Chrysanthemum (Compositae). Chrysanthemum is one of the traditional flowers in China and one of the most important ornamental flowers in the world.
There are many kinds of chrysanthemums, such as single petals, double petals and chrysanthemum stone flowers. The colors are also very rich, including yellow, white, pink and red. Chrysanthemums usually bloom in autumn, so they are also called autumn chrysanthemums.
Chrysanthemum is one of the top ten traditional famous flowers in China, with four gentlemen among flowers and four cut flowers in the world. In ancient China, chrysanthemum had many spiritual connotations, such as the nickname "Hermit in Flowers"; Also known as the "Shouke" in the "Twelve Guests", it means good luck and longevity; In poetry, chrysanthemum is used as a metaphor for people with noble character, symbolizing not to go along with the secular.
Chrysanthemum has high ornamental value, and it is often used as a cut flower material except potted plants or flower beds. Some varieties of chrysanthemum are available for drinking, called tea chrysanthemum; Stevia seedlings and petals of some varieties can be used as vegetables. Chrysanthemum has the functions of expelling wind and clearing heat, calming the liver and improving eyesight, resisting bacteria and tumor.
In China, chrysanthemum has a long planting history and cultural tradition. During the Double Ninth Festival and beginning of winter Festival every year, people will wear chrysanthemums or make baskets to worship their ancestors and celebrate. In addition, chrysanthemum is a part of tea culture in China. Soaking chrysanthemum with water is considered as an aromatic scented tea, which can improve eyesight.
Besides China, chrysanthemums are also widely planted and drunk all over the world. Japanese chrysanthemum appreciation culture is more profound. Every autumn, people will hold a grand chrysanthemum exhibition to show chrysanthemums in various patterns and colors, and show the beauty of autumn. Chrysanthemum is also a symbol of the Japanese royal family and is regarded as one of the national flowers.
Generally speaking, chrysanthemum is a beautiful flower with strong cultural flavor and medicinal value, which is loved by people in China and all over the world.