Why Are My Snow Chrysanthemums Getting Bugs? A Detailed Guide to Prevention and Control
Kunlun snow chrysanthemum is cool in nature and has effects such as dispelling wind and clearing heat, strengthening the brain and brightening the eyes, and detoxifying and reducing swelling. In addition, snow chrysanthemum has a strong inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus, Corynebacterium diphtheriae and Shigella dysenteriae, so it has obvious therapeutic effects on pneumonia, rhinitis, bronchitis, sore throat and so on, and has the effects of sterilizing, inhibiting bacteria, reducing inflammation, and preventing colds and chronic enteritis. However, if it is stored for too long, it is prone to getting bugs. So what should you do if snow chrysanthemum gets bugs?
Dealing with Kunlun snow chrysanthemum that has bugs:
1. When the temperature rises, place it in a ventilated environment away from direct sunlight, spread it out evenly in a thin layer, and let it air out;
2. Put the aired snow chrysanthemum in a sieve (any container with holes in the bottom will do) and sift out the snow chrysanthemum residue that has been gnawed by bugs;
How to store snow chrysanthemum:
1. Use a sealed jar or sealed plastic bag for packaging, and after sealing, it is recommended to place it in the refrigerator;
2. When brewing, the first infusion is for washing the tea; if there is any shadow, wash it several more times.
Contraindications of snow chrysanthemum tea
1. People with deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach should avoid drinking it
Although snow chrysanthemum can reduce internal heat, it is not suitable for long-term drinking. Normally three to five days is fine. People with a cold constitution who are prone to feeling cold can appropriately add a little goji berry, but those with deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach are not advised to drink snow chrysanthemum tea.
2. Pregnant women should avoid drinking it
Pregnant women are in a special condition, and their immunity is not the same as that of ordinary people. With deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, long-term drinking of snow chrysanthemum tea will irritate the fragile spleen and stomach, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea and other conditions, and having a bad effect on the child in the womb.