| Modern research confirms
ancient Chinese tradition. Chrysanthemum has been used to treat
hypertension. Ju Hua flower preparations have an inhibitory effect in vitro
against some bacteria and viruses. Preparations given orally or as
injections lowered blood pressure. One study was performed with 1,000
subjects to see whether Ju Hua would prevent colds. A Ju Hua decoction was
taken once a month by people with histories of infrequent colds, twice a
month by those with three to five colds a year, and weekly by those with
frequent colds. Comparison with their own histories showed a 13.2-percent
reduction in frequency, but a greater frequency in comparison with the
controls. At the same time, another clinical series of 119 cases of chronic
bronchitis was observed. Using the same decoction, this group experienced a
38-percent reduction in acute attacks in comparison with their seasonally
adjusted rate for the previous year.
 Chrysanthemum goes well with other
herbs, either as an infusion (steeped) or decoction (boiled), as a palate-pleasing
relaxant and cold-preventative.
Ju Hua is a type of beautiful flower with splendid healing and curing
powers. It has the function of clearing your heatiness, maintaining the
health of your liver, and disintegrating poisonous substances. It can also
cure colds and headaches.
Constantly taking crysanthemum can help you prevent all kinds of diseases,
prolong your life and promise your longevity. The ancient wisdom of Chinese
shows that crysanthemum can even prevent whitening of your hair as you age,
thus making a person radiant with black hair. There are even records that
show that if you take crysanthemum 3 times per day everyday, in a hundred
days you would feel your body very light, and your white hair will grow
black; in two years time your fallen teeth will grow back again; and in five
years times an old man of 80 years of age who constantly consumes Ju Hua can
build his health that can parallel that of a healthy child. These records
prove that Ju Hua can promise longevity.
Chrysanthemum Tea has always been part of the taoist elixir of immortality.
The yellow petals of Chrysanthemum add a flowery note to all tea mixes.
Functions:
1) Disperses Wind and Heat, especially from the head
2) Clears the Liver Heat and Brightens the Eyes
3) Also Calms the Liver, Clears Internal Wind or ascending Yang
Comments:
Chrysanthemum Flower is one of the best herbs in clearing Heat from the
head, and is especially good for headaches due to Heat. It is included in
many cold-flu formulas, where Wind Heat is the predominant pattern. It may
also be included in tonic formulas as a protection against the Wind Evil in
cases of Wei Qi deficiency where the person is susceptible to catching colds
or flu. It is one of the best herbs in clearing Heat from the eyes.
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