Basic introduction of Tongxiang Chrysanthemum Festival

Chrysanthemum morifolium produced in Tongxiang is a famous product in Zhejiang Province. It can be used as both tea and medicine. Chrysanthemum planting has a long history. According to Zhang Lvxiang, a famous agronomist in Qing Dynasty, in his book "Supplementing Agriculture", chrysanthemums were widely planted in Tongxiang countryside as early as 300 years ago. Chrysanthemum morifolium, also known as tea chrysanthemum, has two kinds: Huang Ju and Chrysanthemum morifolium. Huangju is chamomile, which is sweet and flat. It has the functions of expelling wind and clearing heat, enriching blood and nourishing eyes, and is generally used as medicine. Chrysanthemum morifolium, fragrant and clear, has the functions of dispersing lung qi, clearing fire and relieving cough, and is mostly used as tea. In addition, there is Zhouquan silk cotton, which has both the softness of silk and the warmth of cotton, and is a traditional warm-keeping product for people in Jiangnan water town.

To this end, Zhejiang Province holds Tongxiang Chrysanthemum Festival on165438+10.9 every year, making Tongxiang Chrysanthemum more famous.