1. Clearing heat and detoxification. Chrysanthemum contains volatile oils, flavonoids, glycosides and other components, which have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. It is commonly used in the treatment of fever, canker sores, mastitis and other diseases.
2. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Chrysanthemum can effectively inhibit the growth of E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus and many other bacteria, which is helpful in anti-inflammatory and infectious conditions.
3. Regulation of blood lipids. Flavonoids contained in chrysanthemum can reduce serum total cholesterol, triacylglycerol and LDL cholesterol levels, which helps regulate blood lipids.
4. Relieve eye fatigue. Chrysanthemum has the effect of clearing the eyes and dissipating heat, and is often used to relieve eye fatigue and dry eyes and other symptoms.
5. Antioxidant. Chrysanthemum is rich in vitamin C can inhibit the production of free radicals, play an anti-aging, antioxidant effect.
Overall, chrysanthemum has a variety of effects, not only as a drug to treat diseases, but also can be added to the food to play a role in nutritional health care.