Types of chrysanthemum tea

Chrysanthemum is a compositae herb with ligulate petals and rich colors. Because of its special ornamental and medicinal value, it has become the mascot in fairy tales, the "hidden man in the flower" in the literati's pen, and the "medicine is higher than goods" in the eyes of doctors. Chrysanthemum has been cultivated for various purposes since ancient times. In China, chrysanthemum has been cultivated for more than 3,000 years, with thousands of varieties. Different chrysanthemums have different characteristics, and the brewed chrysanthemum tea also has its own flavor. Here is a brief introduction to several common chrysanthemum teas.

Chrysanthemum tea wild chrysanthemum tea Wild chrysanthemum tea, also known as "roadside chrysanthemum", can be seen almost all over the country, with round and yellow-green flowers. It is recorded in China Pharmacopoeia: "The smell is fragrant, but it tastes bitter. It is best to be yellow and sessile, complete and fragrant, and the flowers are not fully open. " Compared with common chrysanthemum, the heat-clearing effect of wild chrysanthemum is more prominent.

Gongju tea. Gongju, formerly known as Huiju, was called Gongju because it was regarded as a tribute of the emperor in ancient times. Gongju is mostly produced in Huangshan, Anhui. It can be said that it is a precious medicinal material, which is mainly used to treat colds, fever and dizziness.

Chrysanthemum tea Chrysanthemum is also called chamomile and chrysanthemum. Generally, it is more common in Taihu Lake Basin. It is found that white chrysanthemum contains amino acids, vitamins and other elements needed by human body. Drinking chrysanthemum tea regularly has the effects of improving eyesight, refreshing, nourishing liver and stomach.

Chuju tea. Chu Ju, also known as "Chuzhou Gongju", belongs to one of the four major medicinal materials in Anhui Province. It has high medicinal value and is also rich in many beneficial trace elements. Regular drinking can get rid of dizziness and other symptoms, and has the effect of strengthening the body.

Chrysanthemum tea Chrysanthemum morifolium, Chrysanthemum morifolium, Chrysanthemum morifolium and Chrysanthemum morifolium mentioned above are also called the four famous chrysanthemums in China. Chrysanthemum morifolium is fragrant and attractive, with beautiful shape, which not only has high ornamental value, but also has the effects of expelling wind, clearing heat and relieving summer heat as a blind Chinese herbal medicine.

There are many kinds of chrysanthemum tea. Here are only a few famous chrysanthemum varieties in China, but no matter how many kinds, their main functions are basically the same. Drinking it often will make you feel relaxed and refreshed.