What are the benefits and effects of drinking chrysanthemum tea?
1. Relieving dry eyes
In traditional Chinese medicine, chrysanthemum tea is regarded as an excellent choice for relieving dry and gritty eyes. The Compendium of Materia Medica records that chrysanthemum is "sweet in taste and cold in nature, with the effects of dispersing wind-heat and calming the liver to brighten the eyes." Modern medicine also believes that the vitamin A contained in chrysanthemum can relieve fatigue caused by overuse of the eyes.
2. Clearing heat and detoxifying
It has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and can clear the liver and brighten the eyes, clear heat and detoxify, and has a relieving effect on symptoms of dizziness, blurred vision and red eyes.
3. Lowering blood pressure and blood lipids
It can eliminate body edema and lower blood lipids, and has a very good effect on people with the "three highs." It can be drunk 2-3 times a week to relieve vascular pressure and lower blood lipid levels.
4. Beautifying the skin
Chrysanthemum tea contains amino acids, flavonoids, vitamins and other trace elements. Among them, amino acids can supplement the nutrients needed by the human body, while flavonoids have been proven to eliminate free radicals, delay aging and resist skin oxidation.
5. Precautions
Chrysanthemum is cold in nature, so people with a weak constitution or cold body should not drink too much; 3-5 times a week is enough, and it should not be drunk in excess.