I. Chrysanthemum and Pagoda Tree Flower Tea
10 grams each of chrysanthemum and pagoda tree flower. Place them in a cup, brew with boiling water, cover, and steep for 10 minutes before drinking. Generally, it can be brewed 3-5 times and consumed on the same day. This tea can calm the liver and lower blood pressure, and soften blood vessels. It is mainly indicated for various types of hypertension and is especially suitable for the elderly with hypertension accompanied by atherosclerosis.
II. Chrysanthemum and Goji Berry Tea
10 grams of chrysanthemum, 30 grams of goji berries. Boil the goji berries in 3-5 cups of water for 10 minutes, then add the chrysanthemum and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Filter to get the liquid, pour it into a thermos, and drink it in 3-4 portions throughout the day. Lyse.cn believes that chrysanthemum and goji berry tea is rich in vitamin A, which can prevent and treat various eye diseases, as well as prevent and treat hypertension and coronary heart disease. It is most suitable for the elderly.
III. Chrysanthemum and Hawthorn Tea
15 grams of chrysanthemum, 20 grams of raw hawthorn. Decoct with water or brew with boiling water for 10 minutes before drinking. Regular consumption of chrysanthemum and hawthorn tea not only dilates the coronary arteries, relaxes blood vessels, and lowers blood pressure, but also lowers blood lipids. It is suitable for coronary heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and cardiac insufficiency.
IV. Chrysanthemum, Safflower, and Red Sage Tea
10 grams of chrysanthemum, 5 grams of safflower, 5 grams of red sage. Place the three ingredients in a covered cup, brew with boiling water, and drink frequently as a tea substitute. Generally, it can be brewed 3-5 times and consumed on the same day. Chrysanthemum, safflower, and red sage tea can reduce coronary resistance, improve myocardial microcirculation, and continuous use can reduce the frequency and severity of angina attacks in patients with coronary heart disease.
The Effects and Benefits of Chrysanthemum Tea
Chrysanthemum is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family and one of the commonly used traditional Chinese medicines. It is mainly used medicinally for its capitulum (flower head). According to ancient texts, chrysanthemum tastes sweet and bitter, and its nature is slightly cold. It has effects such as dispelling wind and clearing heat, clearing the liver and brightening the eyes, and detoxifying and reducing inflammation. It is also effective for certain conditions such as dry mouth, excessive internal heat, dry eyes, or limb pain and numbness caused by convulsions, cold, and dampness. It is primarily indicated for wind-heat colds, headaches, etc. It also has a preventive and therapeutic effect on dizziness, headache, and tinnitus.
Chrysanthemum is divided into wild and cultivated varieties. The cultivated chrysanthemum is good for clearing the liver and brightening the eyes, while the wild chrysanthemum dispels toxins and reduces internal heat. It tastes sweet and bitter, is slightly cold, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying. It is useful for eye strain, headaches, hypertension, etc. Modern medical research has also confirmed that chrysanthemum can lower blood pressure, eliminate cancer cells, dilate coronary arteries, and has antibacterial effects. Long-term consumption can increase the body's calcium, regulate myocardial function, and lower cholesterol. It is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people and for preventing epidemic conjunctivitis. It also has a good therapeutic effect for dry eyes caused by excessive liver fire and eye strain. At the same time, chrysanthemum tea has a rich aroma that refreshes the mind, and also has a certain effect of relaxing nerves and soothing headaches. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is often used to treat red eyes, sore throat, tinnitus, wind-heat colds, headaches, hypertension, sores, and other ailments. If consumed for a long time, it also has the benefits of "benefiting blood and qi, lightening the body, and prolonging life."