Chrysanthemum

Also Known As: Chrysanthemum Morifolium

Chinese Name: 菊花

Thermal Nature: Cold (Slight)

Flavor: Sweet, bitter

Organ Meridian: Lung, liver

Properties: Expel heat, relieve headache due to cold, relieve pain around the eye area

Best Use For: Treating heat-type flu. There are various kinds of chrysanthemum, please refer here for more details on the differences.

Serving Per Day For One Person: 5 to 10g

Dietary Caution: People with weak spleen should avoid consuming chrysanthemum alone

Suitable For: All types of body constitution