The efficacy, effects and contraindications of chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum is not only a plant with extremely high ornamental value, but also has obvious pharmacological functions when used to soak in water after drying. Because the function of chrysanthemum in clearing away heat and relieving fire is more obvious, when the human body has the problem of getting angry, you can drink more chrysanthemum water. And after eating hot pot and other spicy foods, drinking chrysanthemum water can also prevent the problem of getting angry. Next, we will explain the effects and contraindications of chrysanthemum.

The efficacy and function of chrysanthemum tea

Medicinal effects of chrysanthemum tea: sweet and slightly cold, it has the effects of dispersing wind-heat, calming the liver and improving eyesight. Drinking chrysanthemum tea can soothe acne caused by internal heat. Chrysanthemum has the effect of clearing the liver, improving eyesight and reducing fire.

1. Antipyretic effect

It has a strong inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Shigella flexneri, etc.

2. Enhance capillary resistance

Intraperitoneal injection of chrysanthemum extract into mice can reduce the diffusion of local trypan blue injected with intradermal histamine, indicating that it can inhibit the permeability of capillaries and have an anti-inflammatory effect.

3. The effect on the cardiovascular system is particularly significant

It has the effect of significantly dilating coronary arteries and enhancing coronary blood flow. This product has a good therapeutic effect on geriatric diseases such as coronary heart disease, hypertension and hyperlipidemia, thereby playing a role in curing diseases and prolonging life. The country has made remarkable progress in treating common diseases among the elderly.

4. Anti-pathogen effect

Chrysanthemum has certain inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, B-thrombolytic Streptococcus, and Salmonella typhi in vitro, and its aqueous extract also has inhibitory effects on some common skin pathogenic fungi. High concentrations also have antiviral and anti-treponemal effects in vitro.

5. It has a sedative effect on the central nervous system and a detoxifying effect.

Taboos of chrysanthemum tea

1. People with weak spleen and stomach should drink less chrysanthemum tea

Ancient books record that chrysanthemum tastes sweet and bitter, and is slightly cold in nature. It has the effects of dispersing wind-heat, calming liver yang, clearing the liver and improving eyesight, and clearing away heat and detoxifying. Modern research shows that chrysanthemum contains a variety of nutrients and has antibacterial, antiviral, antipyretic and anti-aging effects. It is not advisable to drink chrysanthemum tea continuously for a long time. Generally, 3 to 5 days is enough. People with a cold constitution may add some wolfberry, while people with weak spleen and stomach should drink less. People with yang deficiency constitution, if they blindly drink chrysanthemum tea which has the effect of clearing heat and purging fire, it is easy to damage their vital energy and make them weaker the more they drink. Especially for people with weak spleen and stomach, drinking more chrysanthemum tea, which has the effect of clearing heat and purging fire, can easily cause stomach discomfort and lead to acid reflux. It can be seen that using chrysanthemum tea to reduce fire and clear away heat is also selective and cannot be the same for everyone.

2. Patients with typhoid fever and cold are prohibited from drinking chrysanthemum tea

Although chrysanthemum tea can clear away heat and detoxify, and can also prevent influenza, it is only suitable for people suffering from wind-heat colds. For those suffering from typhoid colds, drinking chrysanthemum tea will aggravate their condition and is not conducive to recovery.

The above is detailed information about the effects, functions and contraindications of chrysanthemum tea. I hope it can help you.