Many people are accustomed to brewing a cup of chrysanthemum tea at their desk while working or studying. It can clear fire, improve eyesight, and also resist radiation. Therefore, chrysanthemum tea has become a common beverage in various restaurants. Although they are all called chrysanthemum tea, there are now a wide variety of varieties on the market: white petal yellow heart, yellow petal yellow heart, and white petal white heart. The names are also different: Hangju, Gongju, Chuju, Yeju... which one is better to choose?
Use chrysanthemum to reduce fire. Chuju, also known as "White Chrysanthemum" or "Chamomile", is the type of chrysanthemum with the closest petals. It has golden stamens and crystal clear jade white petals, known as the "Golden Heart with Five Petals". Chuju has the strongest effect on dispersing wind and heat. If you experience symptoms of a hot cold such as dry throat and dizziness, drinking some Chuju can relieve them.
Use Gongju for improving eyesight. The tribute chrysanthemum is also called "Mount Huangshan tribute chrysanthemum", because it was presented to the emperor as a tribute in ancient times, so it is called "tribute chrysanthemum". Tribute chrysanthemums have white flowers and green stems. After brewing for a long time, even the tea soup will turn green. Gongju has a milder cold nature, and its effects on clearing the liver, improving vision, and nourishing the liver and eyes are more prominent. Adding some goji berries to Gongju tea is a good eye care remedy for computer enthusiasts.
Clear throat with Hangju. Hangju has larger flowers and is divided into two types: Hangbai chrysanthemum and Hanghuang chrysanthemum. Hangbai chrysanthemum has a sweeter taste. Compared with Gongju, Hangju has a more prominent dark flower center, and its petals are also prone to falling off after soaking. Hangju has the strongest effect on clearing heat and benefiting the throat. When the throat is swollen and painful, it is best to drink some Hangju.
Wild chrysanthemums are used for anti-inflammatory purposes. Compared with the above types of chrysanthemums, wild chrysanthemums have smaller and more yellow flowers, and their flower shapes are not very attractive, with heavier bitterness and coldness. Wild chrysanthemums have the strongest detoxifying, clearing heat, and reducing swelling effects, and are effective in relieving sores, toothache, and bad breath. Research has now found that wild chrysanthemums also have strong anti-cancer effects. However, in general, do not drink wild chrysanthemums to avoid damaging the spleen and stomach yang qi, causing adverse reactions such as stomach discomfort, bowel sounds, and loose stools.
Finally, it should be noted that regardless of the type of chrysanthemum tea used, it should not be consumed continuously, usually for 3-5 days. People with a cold constitution should add some goji berries when drinking chrysanthemum tea, while those with weak spleen and stomach should drink less.
