1. There are many varieties of chrysanthemums, such as flowering period, flower diameter, color, petal shape, leaf shape, cultivation method, etc.

If it can be divided according to the flowering period;

Xia Ju: also known as Wujiu Ju. It blooms once each year in May and September of the lunar calendar. Nowadays, cultivation using protective facilities can bloom once in May and October in the Gregorian calendar.

Autumn chrysanthemum: The flowering period is divided into early and late. The early chrysanthemum flowering period is in mid-to-late September for medium-sized chrysanthemums. The late chrysanthemum blooms in October-November and is the most commonly cultivated autumn chrysanthemum.

Hanju: also known as winter chrysanthemum. The flowering period is from December to January of the following year.

2. Different types of chrysanthemums have different effects

1. Chuju is used to reduce fire

Chuju, also known as "white chrysanthemum" and "chamomile", is a chrysanthemum. The one with the tightest petals. Its stamens are golden and its petals are crystal clear and jade-white. It is known as the "five-petaled golden heart". Chuju has the strongest effect in dispersing wind and heat. If you experience "heat cold" symptoms such as dry throat and dizziness, drinking some chrysanthemum can relieve it.

2. Use tribute chrysanthemum to improve eyesight

Gong chrysanthemum is also called "Huangshan Gong Ju". It was named "Gong Ju" because it was presented to the emperor as a tribute in ancient times. The flowers of Gongchrysanthemum are snow-white and the stems are green. If you brew for a long time, even the tea soup will turn green. The cold nature of Gongju is milder, and its functions of clearing the liver and improving eyesight and nourishing the liver and eyes are more prominent. Making tea with Gongju and adding some wolfberry is a good eye protection remedy for computer users.

3. Chrysanthemum for clearing the throat

Chrysanthemum has larger flowers and is divided into two types: white chrysanthemum and yellow chrysanthemum. The white chrysanthemum has a sweeter taste. Compared with Gong Ju, the dark center of Hang Ju is more obvious, and the petals fall off easily after soaking. Hangju has the strongest effect of clearing away heat and soothing the throat. When the throat is swollen and painful, it is best to drink some Hangju.

Extended information:

The selected chrysanthemums are as follows:

1. Look. The dried product of chrysanthemum is slightly yellow, the center of the flower is darker than the flowers and leaves, the color is uneven, and the receptacle is greenish. If it is a sulfur-smoked chrysanthemum, the color will be grayish white, even in color, and the color of the flower receptacle will be light green.

2. Smell. Smell the chrysanthemums before buying. Chrysanthemums that have not been smoked have only a faint fragrance of flowers. If there is a pungent sour smell, they have been smoked by sulfur.

3. Pinch. The texture of chrysanthemums that have been smoked by sulfur is dry, hard and brittle, while the texture of chrysanthemums that have not been smoked by sulfur is relatively soft and smooth.

4. The quality of chrysanthemums in the vegetable market is not guaranteed. The chrysanthemums in large hospitals or pharmacies are individually packaged, have fast turnover, and are checked by pharmacists. Relatively speaking, the quality is guaranteed.

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