Chrysanthemum Flower Dew: A Traditional Chinese Herb for Clearing the Mind and Improving Vision

January 23, 2024

Chrysanthemum Flower Dew, a Chinese medicinal herb. It is cultivated all over the country and has the effects of clearing the mind and improving vision. It is used to treat dizziness caused by wind-induced headache.


[Source] It is the distilled liquid from chrysanthemum flowers. For detailed plant morphology, please refer to the "Chrysanthemum Flower" entry.

[Properties and Taste] According to the "Chinese Medical Dictionary": "Sweet and bitter; slightly cold; non-toxic."

[Parts Used]

It is the distilled liquid from chrysanthemum flowers. For detailed plant morphology, please refer to the "Chrysanthemum Flower" entry.

[Functions and Indications]

① "Synopsis of the Golden Chamber": "Clears the mind and improves vision; treats dizziness caused by wind-induced headache."

② "Chinese Medical Dictionary": "Expels wind-induced headache, removes eye opacity, long-term use can resolve phlegm and relieve chest congestion."

[Dosage and Administration] Oral administration: Steep in warm water, 1-3 liang.

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