What are the benefits and effects of yellow chrysanthemum?
Nov 19, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
In general, yellow chrysanthemum flowers have various benefits and effects, including clearing heat and detoxifying the body, improving vision and protecting the eyes, dispelling wind-heat, calming the mind and promoting relaxation, as well as aiding digestion. When using yellow chrysanthemum, it is recommended to follow medical advice and avoid self-administration to prevent unnecessary harm to the body. Additionally, drinking yellow chrysanthemum tea in moderation can fully realize its benefits; excessive consumption may cause physical discomfort.
Under normal circumstances, the benefits and effects of yellow chrysanthemum include clearing heat and detoxifying the body, improving vision and protecting the eyes, dispersing wind-heat, calming the mind, and promoting digestion. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Clearing Heat and Detoxification
Yellow chrysanthemum is cool in nature and possesses strong properties for clearing heat and detoxifying. It is suitable for patients suffering from excessive internal heat, oral ulcers, or mouth sores. Drinking yellow chrysanthemum tea can effectively relieve these symptoms, help eliminate internal heat toxins, and promote the healing and recovery of sores.
2. Improving Vision and Protecting the Eyes
Yellow chrysanthemum helps improve vision and protect the eyes. It can relieve eye fatigue and has a certain therapeutic effect on symptoms such as blurred vision and poor eyesight. The flavonoids it contains have antioxidant properties that help reduce eye strain and dryness.
3. Dispelling Wind-Heat
Yellow chrysanthemum clears heat and dispels wind-heat, helping to alleviate symptoms of wind-heat感冒 (common cold due to wind-heat) or heat-induced colds. In the early stages of a wind-heat cold—such as when headache, fever, or cough occur—it can be used under medical guidance in combination with other traditional Chinese herbs for treatment.
4. Calming and Soothing the Mind
Yellow chrysanthemum also has mild sedative effects, helping to ease tension and improve sleep quality. It can provide some relief for insomnia caused by nervous tension or anxiety.
5. Promoting Digestion
Drinking yellow chrysanthemum tea can also aid digestion and relieve constipation. Its ability to dispel wind-heat helps restore normal moisture levels in the intestines, thereby facilitating bowel movements.
When using yellow chrysanthemum, it is recommended to follow medical advice and avoid self-medication to prevent unnecessary harm to the body. Additionally, only moderate consumption of yellow chrysanthemum tea can fully realize its benefits; excessive intake may cause physical discomfort.
