Health Benefits of Chrysanthemum Tea
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Improving Cardiovascular Functioning
The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center claims that, due to
chrysanthemum tea, the passage of blood in the coronary arteries is improved.
Also, with the help of chrysanthemum tea, the absorptive nature of
chrysanthemum tea is improved. Certain health problems like dizziness, insomnia
and headaches are treated by the use of chrysanthemum tea. Because of
antibiotics present in it, chrysanthemum tea is quite beneficial against chest
pain.
Removing The Symptoms of Cold
For treating hot colds,
chrysanthemum tea has been used in the Chinese culture for sometime.
Chrysanthemum tea is also beneficial against headaches and cold. Chrysanthemum
tea has a direct effect on fever, due to its cooling properties. Against cold
and flu, different varieties of chrysanthemum tea are beneficial, according to
the Chinese Co. website (1). Chrysanthemum Goqi Tea and mulberry chrysanthemum tea are two
popular varieties. Chrysanthemum flowers, honeysuckle flowers and peppermint
are required for making chrysanthemum tea. First of all, you need to buy these
ingredients. Now put one spoon in each of the ingredients. Put these herbs in
boiling water. Allow the pot to cool down. Now put chrysanthemum tea in a cup
of water and drink it every two hours.
Against Heat Rashes
Heat rashes can also be
treated by chrysanthemum tea. Natural Health magazine says that Chinese
practitioners think that the main cause of heat rash are the chemical
imbalances in the body (2). Take chrysanthemum tea in case you are suffering from heat
rash symptoms. The complete method to make chrysanthemum tea for heat rash has
been mentioned in the magazine. You should also stay away from sugar and spicy
foods for some time, because they too can produce heat in the body.
Chrysanthemum Tea For Eye Health
Against various eye problems, chrysanthemum tea has proved its
worth. For people who have unstable vision, chrysanthemum tea improves the
sharpness of vision. For different eye problems, such as blurriness of vision,
watering of eyes, and spotty vision, chrysanthemum tea is quite beneficial. So,
the thing is that you should drink chrysanthemum tea if you feel any kind of
uneasiness in your eyes from, may be, doing laptop for long periods of time or
studying for many hours straight. Cataract disease (a medical condition
resulting in blurred vision) can also be treated with the help of
chrysanthemum. To get rid of tired eyes, you can either drink chrysanthemum tea
or apply it on your eyes, by sprinkling it into the eyes directly. You should
buy chrysanthemum flowers from the market and make a soft, moist material by
placing the flowers in hot water for some time and putting them into gauzes.
Now when this soft and moist mass has been made, for about 10 minutes, put it
on your eyes. This will end any kind of pain sensation you have been having in
your eyes. However, for using chrysanthemum on eyes, it’s better to seek
medical advice. The reason is that, sometimes, unusual symptoms can be
developed.
Chrysanthemum Tea For Blood Cleansing
For removing too much toxins from the blood, chrysanthemum is
generally used, says the City University of New York. Other than relaxing the
body and mind, drinking tea helps in the purifying blood. For getting rid of
insomnia also, you should take a cup of chrysanthemum tea.To have the desired
effect, chrysanthemum flowers, cinnamon, ginseng, and honey suckle are mixed
together. This provides the body with warmth and creates a kind of balance in
the body. However, before taking it for cleaning blood, you should consult your
doctor first.
Chrysanthemum Tea For Blood Pressure
Hypertension (abnormal blood pressure level) is used to treat from the herbal tonics which include chrysanthemum. In Asia, chrysanthemum tea is also used for treating the symptoms associated with the changes in blood pressure; these include tinnitus, headaches and dizziness. Other than this, many cardiac problems can be treated by chrysanthemum, such as angina. Research also supports that chrysanthemum is beneficial for treating cardiac and blood pressure problems. However, research relating to chrysanthemum is still going on and it may be too soon to give a final verdict. If you are taking other medications along with chrysanthemum, consult your doctor before taking chrysanthemum tea. Also for more serious conditions, it is advisable not to take these drugs without the consultation with your doctor.
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Chrysanthemum Tea For Liver
For the treatment of
liver, chrysanthemum tea is quite beneficial. To find out the effect of
chrysanthemum tea on liver, a study was conducted (3). In
the study, it was shown that there is a hepatoprotective effect in liver cells.
The study was conducted in the University of South Korea by the researchers
Sang Chul Joeng and his colleagues. Through this research, the researchers
wanted to find a better method for the medications. The researchers used a
special variety of chrysanthemum flowers known for being beneficial against
hypertension, Chrysanthemum indicum L. flowers. Chrysanthemum tea has many
antioxidant properties, according to researchers. According to research
results, hepatoproptective effect is shown by chrysanthemum flowers. The
researchers concluded in their research that chrysanthemum helps in reducing
the effect of hepatotoxicity, and protects the liver against damage.
Providing The Body With Vitamin B
A rich source of vitamin B such as
folacin and choline. In the development and multiplying of cells, choline is quite
beneficial. Also, choline helps in metabolism of fats in the body. For the
normal functioning of gastrointestinal route, niacin is quite beneficial. So we
see that chrysanthemum tea helps the body in many ways as it contains vitamin B
in it.
Antioxidant properties
There are
pharmacological effects of chrysanthemum tea (4).
These are present due to the flavonoids present in chrysanthemum. In the vitro,
the chrysanthemum shows antioxidant properties. It was found that linolenic
acid had a higher rate of inhibition in comparison to alpha-tocopherol. Against
the lecithin peroxidation, there was an inhibition effect shown by
chrysanthemum extract. This shows that the peroxidation of lipid can be reduced
by chrysanthemum extract. Also, on certain radicals, the effects of inhibition
were shown by the water extracts of chrysanthemum. On different radicals, like
hydrogen peroxide, superoxide, and hydrogen peroxide, certain activities were
shown by the extract. Chrysanthemum, just like other antioxidants, reduces the
power and is a strong donor of electron. Another research was conducted in
which the nanoparticles of gold were taken and the effect of chrysanthemum
extracts on them was found out (5). The
results of the research showed that chrysanthemum extracts effect the gold
particles.
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Side Effects of Chrysanthemum Tea
In the previous section, you have seen that there are a number
of benefits of chrysanthemum tea. However, this is only one side of the story.
Some side effects of chrysanthemum tea have been mentioned below:
Interactions With Other Chemicals and Drugs
With certain chemicals and medicines, interference is caused by
chrysanthemum tea. Chrysanthemum tea should be avoided by diabetic patients on
insulin medication. The reason is that, there are chances of interaction
between chrysanthemum and insulin. The chrysanthemum tea lowers the blood
pressure level and promotes a feeling of calmness. Also, in people who are on
high blood pressure medications, certain complications can be caused due to
chrysanthemum tea. Also, this tea should be avoided by people who are taking
anti-inflammatory, anticancer and antibacterial medications.
Causing Hypotension
Hypotension is a medical condition, in which the blood pressure
of a person becomes abnormally. Hypotension can be caused by chrysanthemum tea.
So, it’s a good idea to avoid taking chrysanthemum tea if you are taking high
blood pressure medications.
Effect Of Chrysanthemum on Pregnancy
On pregnant women, there is currently no study which shows that
the use of chrysanthemum has adverse effects on health. However, it can’t be
taken out of consideration. Chrysanthemum tea should be avoided by pregnant or
nursing women, because it is harmful for the baby. It is however, only a
precautionary measure. More research is still needed to give a final verdict
and to see how the infants are affected by chrysanthemum tea.
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Education:
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Medical student, 3rd Faculty of Medicine,
Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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May 27, 2015 8:48 PM
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