In the hot summer, a cup of chrysanthemum tea can cool and quench your thirst. Different varieties of chrysanthemums have different health benefits, suitable for different body types. How can you choose the one that suits you?
Chrysanthemums for ornamental or medicinal use
Chrysanthemums can be classified as ornamental or medicinal, depending on their use.
Ornamental chrysanthemums have larger flowers, various colors, and a mild taste. They can be used as food decoration and are generally not used medicinally.
Medicinal chrysanthemums have relatively smaller flowers, mostly white (some with yellow heads), and a stronger chrysanthemum flavor. Medicinal chrysanthemums are usually used for making tea.
Chrysanthemum tea for summer health
【Liver-nourishing and eye-brightening tea】
Boil 8 grams of Hang chrysanthemum and 15 grams of wolfberry together, and drink as tea.
【Cholesterol-lowering and blood pressure-reducing tea】
Boil 10 grams of Huai chrysanthemum, 10 grams of honeysuckle, and 10 grams of hawthorn together, and drink as tea.
【Weight-loss tea】
Boil 2 grams of Huai chrysanthemum, 2 grams of rose, 2 grams of jasmine, 6 grams of Ligusticum chuanxiong, and 7 grams of lotus leaf together, and drink as tea.
Taboos for drinking chrysanthemum tea
(1) Due to its cold nature, people with weak spleen and stomach, poor appetite, and loose stools should avoid drinking chrysanthemum tea.
(2) Adding a little honey, rock sugar, or white sugar when brewing chrysanthemum tea can dilute the bitterness and improve the taste.
However, for those with weak digestion, it is not advisable to add too much sugar, as it may cause stickiness in the mouth, sour taste, or excessive salivation.
(3) People with diarrhea should avoid drinking chrysanthemum tea, as it may worsen the symptoms.
How to choose high-quality chrysanthemums
When brewing chrysanthemum tea, try to choose higher quality chrysanthemums with intact flowers and no mold.
