CHRYSANTHEMUM
– cut for herbal tea-

Chrysanthellum Americanum

Commonly cultivated Chrysanthemum flower in gardens represents a good refreshing tea for summer heat or for individuals with a Pitta constitution.

It has an excellent influence on the eyes: it brightens them, improves vision, and aids in the treatment of eye diseases.
By cooling and regulating Pitta, which governs vision, it is capable of calming pitta-related emotions such as anger and irritability.
It is also soothing for liver function, promotes menstrual health, alleviating symptoms such as cramps and headaches.
It also supports the female body in promoting milk production during breastfeeding.

Potere Energetico

– Taste: bitter/sweet
– Energy: cold and humid
– Organs: Liver, eyes, adrenal glands,
intestines, blood,
– Dosha: -K, -P, +V
– Planet: Jupiter
– Stone: Turquoise

Properties of Chrysanthemum

– Hepatoprotective and anti-hepatotoxic for
the liver
– Supportive in hepato-biliary insufficiency
– Valuable aid in case of gallstones in the
gallbladder and urinary tract and kidneys
– Adaptogen
– Antioxidant
– Capable of reducing bloating and
intestinal fermentations
– Digestive
– Capable of preventing the appearance of varicose veins
and capillary fragility
– Useful in the treatment of hemorrhoids

Contraindications of Chrysanthemum

Do not take in case of gastric ulcer.
It may interfere with blood thinning medications.

PREPARATION OF CHRYSANTHEMUM TEA

Bring water to a boil and turn off the heat.
Let 10g of Chrysanthemum infuse in 800ml
of water for 15 minutes.
Strain and drink throughout the day.