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Herbal Information for Chrysanthemum Flowers in Whole / Split Flower Form

The Comprehensive Health Benefits of Chrysanthemum Tea

Introduction to Chrysanthemum Tea

Chrysanthemum tea, a staple in traditional wellness practices, is renowned not only for its delicate floral aroma but also for its multitude of health benefits. Brewed from the dried flowers of the Chrysanthemum plant, this tea serves as more than just a soothing beverage—it's a powerful herbal remedy with roots in ancient Chinese medicine.

Nutritional Profile and Key Compounds

Rich Source of Vitamins and Minerals

Chrysanthemum tea is packed with essential nutrients, including vitamin A, which is vital for skin health and immune function, and vitamin C, known for its antioxidant properties and its role in combating oxidative stress. The tea also contains various minerals such as potassium and magnesium, which are crucial for heart health and muscle function.

Antioxidant Composition

The presence of flavonoids and other phenolic acids in chrysanthemum tea gives it potent antioxidant qualities. These compounds help neutralize harmful free radicals in the body, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease.

Health Benefits of Chrysanthemum Tea

Enhancing Skin Health

Vitamin A and the antioxidants in chrysanthemum tea contribute significantly to skin health by preventing premature aging and promoting a healthy, radiant complexion.

Supporting Cardiovascular Health

The potassium content in chrysanthemum tea plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy blood pressure levels, while its antioxidants may help reduce cholesterol levels and improve overall heart health.

Immune System Boost

With its rich vitamin C content, chrysanthemum tea supports the immune system, enhancing the body's ability to fight off infections and heal effectively.

Anti-inflammatory Effects

Chrysanthemum tea exhibits anti-inflammatory properties, making it an excellent choice for reducing inflammation throughout the body. This can be particularly beneficial for those suffering from inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.

Over 3000 years (!)

That’s right. Chrysanthemum flower, or ju hua, has a long history of use in China and other Asian countries. It is one of the most common herbs in Chinese medicine and culture. It is also a symbol of longevity, nobility, and elegance.

The Chrysanthemum flower has been cultivated and used as a medicinal herb.   The Chrysanthemum flowers are available in colors such as pink, white, yellow, purple, and even a golden-bronze color.   For the most part the white flowering Chrysanthemum flowers are the ones to purchase, as they are reported to be higher in flavonoid glycosides and additional active ingredients.

Chrysanthemum Tea Benefits 

Whether you brew it once, twice, or a handful of times, Chrysanthemum is a caffeine-free, low-acid tea of unmistakably floral flavors and grassy, earthy undertones that has a yellowish tint.

Chrysanthemum flower petals can be used for infusing with hot water in order to produce a delicious beverage. The full flower proved to be highly advantageous for your health. As you soak the flowers in hot water, the plant releases antioxidants, minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and other organic compounds needed all round healthy balance.

Both vitamin C and A are found in high concentrations in Chrysanthemum tea. These vitamins are crucial for your immune system health. Vitamin C is known to improve and aid in boosting the production of white blood cells. Vitamin C works as an antioxidant to protect against free radicals. As an antioxidant, vitamin C provides protection against oxidative stress. In addition to vitamins A and C, Chrysanthemum tea is packed with minerals, such as magnesium, calcium, and potassium. These are minerals that play an important role in supporting a healthy immune system.

One major use of Chrysanthemum tea in traditional medicine is used as a detoxifier. The antioxidants in the Chrysanthemum flower tea assist in benefiting both the liver and the kidneys. The antioxidants promote the health of these essential organs. This helps with cleansing the blood of toxins and  aid in the removal from your body. The tea’s diuretic properties help speed this process even further.

The antibacterial properties of the tea also help support the body fight infection. 

  • Clearing heat and toxins from the upper respiratory tract and skin, which may be beneficial for health concerns such as colds, flu, sore throat, boils, and abscesses.
  • Cooling and soothing the eyes, especially for eye problems like redness, swelling, dryness, blurred vision, and glaucoma.
  • Calming the liver and supporting normal blood pressure, as well as promoting circulation, headaches, and dizziness caused by liver yang rising.
  • Relieving inflammation and pain, especially for arthritis, rheumatism, and neuralgia.
  • Enhancing immunity and aids in the prevention of infections, viral and bacterial infections. 

Chrysanthemum tea has a significant amount of beta-carotene, which may aid in the break down into vitamin A.

There may be many different types of vitamin B in Chrysanthemum, including folic acid, choline, niacin, and riboflavin. 

Chrysanthemum tea has calming effects which reduce the physical and mental stress. It's a natural coolant hand helps in lowering the temperature of the body when suffering from most common physical complaints.

Minerals contained in Chrysanthemum like calcium and iron can help reinforce in strengthening the bones and helps in the transportation of oxygen through the blood. Other trace elements include magnesium which is required by more than hundred kinds of bodily functions as well as potassium which aids in cardiovascular health and supporting to stabilize blood pressure.

Preparations and Applications: 

  1. Tea
  2. Tincture
  3. Eyewash
  4. Poultice 
  5. Compress
  6. Powders
  7. Capsules
  8. Oil
  9. Salve
  10. It is usually taken orally, but it can also be applied topically to the affected areas.


chrysanthemum.pngChrysanthemum Tea 

  • 25 g Dried Chrysanthemum Flowers
  • 5 Wolfberries (Goji)
  • 8 Cups of Water
  • 100 g Rock Sugar or Honey
  1. Rinse dried herbs and set aside.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add rock sugar and let it dissolve. Turn off heat.
  3. Add dried Chrysanthemum flowers and Wolfberries into the pot. Stir to let the ingredients submerge in the hot water.
  4. Cover and let steep for 15 to 30 minutes. When ready to serve, pour out the tea through a tea strainer into serving cups. Alternatively, use a teapot with a built-in strainer. 

Conclusion: A Timeless Herbal Beverage

Chrysanthemum tea is more than just a pleasant beverage—it's a healthful elixir that offers a range of benefits, from enhancing skin health to supporting cardiovascular function. Its integration into daily routines can contribute significantly to overall wellness and vitality.

Common Name:   Chrysanthemum Flower, Flos Chrysanthemi Morifolii

Botanical Name:   Chrysanthemum morifolium flower

Pin Yin Name:   Ju Hua

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size:   250 grams 

Form:  whole / split flowers  

Origin: China

Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.  Do not use if a weak digestion, with loose bowels is present.

California Prop 65 

information-leaf.pngNaturally Occurring Components:   Adenine, Choline, Stachydrine, Chrysanthemin, Apigenin, Chrysandiol

Additional Information: 

  • Immune system
  • Lymphatic system
  • Supports Immune Defenses
  • Clears Wind
  • Clears Heat
  • Cool the Liver
  • Descend Liver yang

Product Properties:  Bitter, Sweet, Slightly Cold

Channels:   Liver, Lungs 

Check out our How to Use Bulk Herbs page to see how to use herbs correctly.

 Main Characteristics (Attributes) of Herbs

  • Harvested at the proper level of maturity and correct time of the season to maximize potency.
  • Free from Chlorine
  • Manufactured without the use of sulphur
  • Preservative Free
  • Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results
  • Aluminum Phosphate free
  • Packaged in an airtight sealed bag
  • Pin Yin Names and Botanical Names are listed on the bag
  • Certificate of Analysis are available upon request
  • Conforms to Standards of Chinese Pharmacopeia
  • No dyes, colors, or bleaching of the herbs
  • We are a authorized direct distributor of Plum Flower Herbs.
  • 500 gram bag size which equal anywhere from 4 to 6 cups of herbs 

About Plum Flower Quality Herb Cut Bulk Herbs

Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides. 

Why use Chinese Bulk Herbs?
Traditional Chinese Medicine curative herbal formulas have been developed, improved and perfected for over 5000 years.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient, holistic medical system used all over the world to treat a wide variety of health issues. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) works by helping to balance the bodies’ functions thus restoring health.

As soon as the Chinese people began to carve out a civilization in ancient China it developed a cultural heritage that has continued to the present day. TCM is the oldest and one of the safest, effective systems one can use to care for their body, it promotes health and helps to sustain longevity.

Chinese herbs have been with mankind for 5,000 years and will be with us in the years ahead – it is using nature’s bountiful gifts to have good health.   

Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony, and balance.

References:
https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-chrysanthemum-tea#1
https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/chrysanthemum/
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/beverage/benefits-chrysanthemum-tea.html
https://tcmly.com/ju-hua/
https://www.meandqi.com/herb-database/chrysanthemum-flower

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    Posted by Li Lee on Jan 29th 2024

    The cut Chrysanthemum Flowers are dried and packed nicely and neat. Love the quality. Will buy again.

Chrysanthemum Flower Ju Hua 250grams - Plum Flower

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