The efficacy and function of chrysanthemum

As a traditional Chinese medicinal material, chrysanthemum provides us with a variety of nutrients. It can also solve some diseases encountered by the body, so it is deeply loved by people. Let’s take a look at the nutrients and benefits of chrysanthemum.

[Other names] Jade Hibiscus (Records of Herb Collection in Lingnan), White Artemisia, White Chrysanthemum (Fujian Chinese Herbal Medicine).

[Source] It is the leaves of the Hibiscus chrysanthemum plant of the Asteraceae family.

[Original form] An upright, branched subshrub, 10 to 40 cm tall. The leaves are alternate, tightly gathered at the top of the branches, narrowly obovate cuneate, 2 to 3 cm long, densely covered with grayish white short soft hairs, 3 to 5 teeth or split at the top, narrow at the base, and the lobes are ovate or narrowly oblong. The head inflorescence is nearly spherical, 4-5 mm in diameter, born in the upper leaf axils, petiolate, forming a terminal, leafy raceme; flowers are polygamous; the flowers in the two outer rows are female, tubular, 2 or 3 short-toothed; the middle ones are bisexual, tubular, 5 short-lobed. Achenes are 5-angular and crowned with short, divided scales. Flowering period: spring.

[Habitat distribution] It is cultivated in central and southern my country.

[Properties and flavors] "Fujian Chinese Herbal Medicine": "bitter, slightly warm."

【Functions and indications】 Treat colds, carbuncles, furuncles.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 5 to 6 qian. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating cold caused by wind and cold: 5 to 6 qian of dried hibiscus leaves. Decoction in water and add rock sugar.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The unique living environment gives chrysanthemum magical effects. After the introduction above, I believe everyone has a certain understanding. I hope that everyone can learn more about this in daily life, and be able to solve the difficulties in life while increasing experience.