Chrysanthemum flower
For Chinese dietary therapy, Chrysanthemum flower (菊花) is a food of Cool nature and Sweet · Bitter flavor. A classic cooling infusion traditionally related to the eyes and seasonal heat.
Traditional energetics
- Nature
- Cool
- Flavor
- Sweet · Bitter
- Affinity
- Liver · Lung
- Direction of Qi
- Lightly dispersing · clears head and eyes
- Season
- Summer · Autumn
- Group
- Aromatics
How tradition reads it
A classic cooling infusion traditionally related to the eyes and seasonal heat.
Classic tea with goji for tired eyes; tradition moderates it when digestion is very cold.
In the kitchen
Light infusion, often combined with goji berries.
Found in herbal and Chinese shops; chamomile works as a study approximation.
Current nutrition note
A flower rich in flavonoids such as luteolin; taken as a mild infusion.
Precautions
Possible allergy in people sensitive to the daisy family (Asteraceae).
Recipes with this food
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
