Chrysanthemum also known as 菊花Ju Hua is a popular Chinese herb in Asia. Well known for its floral aroma and natural coolant, Chrysanthemum has long been used in traditional medicine to treat various health issue. Note: Avoid chrysanthemum if you are allergic to ragweed, have Hypotension, breast feeding or pregnant
- Improve Cardiovascular Health – Reports have shown that chrysanthemum have effectively reduce blood pressure level and relieve various high blood pressure symptoms.
- Caffeine Free – Unlike other tea, Chrysanthemum is naturally caffeine free. This means that chrysanthemum will not cause any irritation, nervousness or anxiety.
- Anti Viral Properties – Chrysanthemum tea contains anti viral properties which helps to relieve congestion in the head caused by viral infection and ease head congestion
- Source of Vitamin C – The vitamin in Chysanthemum tea helps to ease heaviness in the head during cold and provide discomfort.
- Aid in detoxification – Chrysanthemum Tea has properties which is good for detoxification of the liver
Chrysanthemum Tea Recipe for 2
Ingredient
- 50g dried chrysanthemum flowers
- 1.5 litre water
- Ginseng Roots (optional)
- 50g rock sugar (adjust to taste)
Direction:
- Soaked chrysanthemum in water for 20 minutes.
- Boil the water and add Chrysanthemum and Ginseng Roots
- Add Rock Sugar to taste
- Turn off the stove when sugar has dissolved
- Strain the chrysanthemum flower out
- Drink chilled or at room temperature.
Tip: Add Fructus Momordicae (Luo Han Guo – soak for 20 min) along with chrysanthemum tea to treat itchy throat and cough.
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