Characteristics of chrysanthemum leaves The medicinal value of chrysanthemum leaves The method of eating chrysanthemum leaves The purchase and preservation of chrysanthemum leaves In my country's traditional medicine, chrysanthemum is known as the "sacred product among flowers", and its medicinal value has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. In addition to the flowers of chrysanthemum, chrysanthemum leaves also contain rich nutritional value and medicinal effects. This article will introduce you in detail the characteristics, uses and how to correctly utilize this health care product. Characteristics of Chrysanthemum Leaves Chrysanthemum leaves, as the name suggests, are the leaves of chrysanthemum plants. They are usually green with serrated edges. The surface of the leaves is smooth and the back is slightly white. Chrysanthemum leaves are rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other nutrients. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, improving eyesight and beautifying skin. The medicinal value of chrysanthemum leaves 1. Clearing heat and detoxifying: Chrysanthemum leaves have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and have a certain relief effect on symptoms such as colds, fever, sore throats, and mouth ulcers.
2. Improve eyesight and beauty: Chrysanthemum leaves are rich in vitamins A and C, which can protect vision, delay aging, and keep skin young.
3. Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial: The natural antibiotic ingredients in chrysanthemum leaves have inhibitory effects on a variety of bacteria and viruses, helping to prevent and treat infectious diseases.
4. Diuretic and swelling swelling: Chrysanthemum leaves have the effect of diuretic and swelling swelling, and have a certain relief effect on symptoms such as edema and urinary tract infection. How to eat chrysanthemum leaves 1. Chrysanthemum tea: Wash the chrysanthemum leaves, place them in a teapot, brew them with boiling water, and you can drink it. Chrysanthemum tea has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, improving eyesight and beautifying skin, and is suitable for long-term drinking.
2. Chrysanthemum stir-frying: Wash the chrysanthemum leaves, cut them into small pieces, and stir-fry them with other vegetables. Chrysanthemum stir-frying has a fresh taste and rich nutrition, making it suitable for summer consumption.
3. Chrysanthemum porridge: Wash the chrysanthemum leaves and cook the porridge with rice. Chrysanthemum porridge has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, nourishing the stomach and strengthening the spleen, and is suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach. Purchase and preservation of chrysanthemum leaves 1. Purchase: When purchasing chrysanthemum leaves, you should choose fresh, disease-free leaves with bright green color.
2. Preservation: Chrysanthemum leaves should not be stored for a long time. It is recommended to harvest and use them now. If you need to preserve them, you can wash and dry the leaves, place them in a sealed bag, and place them in a cool and dry place.
As a good health care product, Chrysanthemum leaves have rich nutritional value and medicinal effects. In daily life, we can make full use of the health care effect of chrysanthemum leaves by drinking chrysanthemum tea, stir-frying, cooking porridge, etc., and correctly purchase and preserve chrysanthemum leaves. Only by ensuring their quality and effect, let us go into nature together and feel the magical charm of chrysanthemum leaves!