Basic introduction: Chrysanthemum, a perennial herb of Compositae, is a valuable ornamental flower cultivated by long-term artificial selection, also known as artistic chrysanthemum, with more than a thousand varieties. Chrysanthemum is one of the top ten famous flowers in China. It has been cultivated in China for more than 3000 years. Chrysanthemums from China were introduced to Europe in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. Among them, Fubaiju of Futian River in Macheng, Dabie Mountain, Hubei Province, Hangbaiju in Tongxiang, Zhejiang Province, and Florists Chrysanthemum (Huizhou Gongju) at the foot of Huangshan Mountain are the most famous. Boju produced in Bozhou, Anhui, Chuju in Chuzhou, Chuanju in Zhongjiang, Sichuan, Deju in Deqing, Zhejiang, and Huaiju in Jiyuan, Henan (one of the four major Huai medicines) all have high curative effects. Florists Chrysanthemum, in particular, grew up in mountains and clouds, and absorbed the aura of Huangshan and the essence of southern Anhui. Its pollution-free nature has high drinking value for modern people.

Efficacy and function: slightly pungent, sweet and bitter, slightly cold in nature. It can disperse wind and heat, clear liver, improve eyesight, calm liver yang and detoxify. Used for colds, wind-heat, fever and dizziness; There is heat in the liver meridian; Red eyes and tears, or liver and kidney yin deficiency, blurred vision; Hyperactivity of liver yang, dizziness and headache; Pain and swelling. Modern also used for coronary heart disease, hypertension. 1. Chrysanthemum morifolium has the effects of lowering blood pressure, eliminating cancer cells, dilating coronary artery and inhibiting bacteria. Long-term drinking can increase calcium, regulate myocardial function and reduce cholesterol, which is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people and prevent epidemic conjunctivitis. 2. Mingmu Chrysanthemum In addition to smearing the eyes to eliminate edema, you can usually make a cup of chrysanthemum tea to drink, which can eliminate eye fatigue. If you drink 3-4 cups of chrysanthemum tea every day, it will also have a certain effect on restoring your vision. 3. Refreshing chrysanthemum is a nerve tonic, which can enhance the resistance of capillaries, delay aging and enhance physical strength. Chrysanthemum has a good sedative effect, and regular consumption can relax people's limbs and cheer them up.

Nutritional value: The main components of Chrysanthemum morifolium are volatile oil (0.20-/0-0.85%), adenine, choline, stachydrine, inulin and flavonoids. Volatile oil mainly includes borneol, camphor, pyrethrins and bornyl acetate, and flavonoids include luteolin, apigenin and Robinia pseudoacacia. In addition, chrysanthemum is rich in vitamins, amino acids and trace elements. The content of vitamin E in chrysanthemum is very high.

Optional: 1. You can't choose chrysanthemums that are too bright and beautiful. They can be smoked with sulfur. These chrysanthemums smell of sulfur after being brewed with boiling water. Choose fresh chrysanthemums with calyx and green calyx.

2. Don't choose dark chrysanthemums. This kind of chrysanthemum is old and damp, and may be mildewed. Eating this chrysanthemum is harmful to your health. 3. Touch by hand, soft and smooth chrysanthemums are better; The petals are not messy and do not fall off, indicating that the chrysanthemum has just been picked.

Storage: dry and store.

How to eat: make tea, make soup, soak in wine, or take pills or powder.