The efficacy and function of purple chrysanthemum

We all know that chrysanthemums are divided into many varieties, so the flower juice he guessed is of different colors. The common chrysanthemums we have are white and yellow. In fact, there is also a kind of chrysanthemum that is purple. This purple chrysanthemum is relatively rare, so its medicinal value is also extremely high. Compared with yellow and white chrysanthemums, purple ones are more precious. So what are the effects and functions of purple chrysanthemums?

Chrysanthemum is the dried inflorescence of the chrysanthemum plant of the Asteraceae family. It is a commonly used Chinese medicine in my country and has the effects of dispelling wind, clearing heat, improving eyesight and detoxifying. It is mainly used to treat headaches, dizziness, red eyes, chest heat, furuncles, swelling and other symptoms. Modern pharmacological research shows that chrysanthemum has multiple pharmacological activities such as treating coronary heart disease, lowering blood pressure, preventing hyperlipidemia, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging. At present, there are eight major sources of medicinal chrysanthemum in the Chinese market, namely Hangzhou chrysanthemum, Bo chrysanthemum, Gong chrysanthemum, Chu chrysanthemum, Qi chrysanthemum, Huai chrysanthemum, Ji chrysanthemum and Huang chrysanthemum. Part I of the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" (2000 edition) includes four varieties of chrysanthemum, namely Bo chrysanthemum, Chu chrysanthemum, Gong chrysanthemum and Hangzhou chrysanthemum, according to their different origins and processing methods. Chrysanthemum is a plant that can be used as both medicine and food. Its classification, identification, chemistry, clinical practice, and pharmacology have been reported both at home and abroad. This article only gives an overview of the research on the chemical composition and pharmacological activity of chrysanthemum at home and abroad.

1. Chemical composition The chemical composition of chrysanthemum varies depending on its origin and variety. At present, there are reports on the chemical components of chrysanthemum from four sources included in the pharmacopoeia. Studies have found that the chemical composition of chrysanthemum is relatively complex, among which flavonoids, triterpenoids and volatile oils are its main active ingredients.

Dispel wind and heat, soothe the liver and improve eyesight. Used for wind-heat cold, headache, dizziness, red and swollen eyes, and blurred vision. It has sedative and antipyretic effects. It has inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Group B Streptococcus, Shigella dysenteriae, Salmonella typhi, Salmonella paratyphi, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, human tuberculosis and influenza virus. It can significantly dilate coronary arteries and increase blood flow. Can enhance capillary resistance. Chrysanthemum glycosides have a blood pressure lowering effect. It is used for colds with wind-heat, fever and dizziness; heat in the liver meridian; red eyes and excessive tears, or liver-kidney yin deficiency, blurred vision; hyperactivity of liver yang, dizziness and headache; and swollen and painful sores. Modern use is also used for coronary heart disease and hypertension

The efficacy and function of Sterculia lychnophora chrysanthemum tea

Plantago ovata itself has the effects of relieving sore throat and detoxifying, moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, clearing away heat and moistening the lungs, and can effectively treat sore throat. Chrysanthemum tea also has the effect of reducing internal heat. The combination of the two can effectively improve oral ulcers and sore throats. As long as you drink it in moderation, it can help us quickly achieve the purpose of reducing internal heat, which is more suitable for the hot summer.