{"id":28941,"date":"2026-07-10T10:00:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T02:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/chinese-herbal-chrysanthemum\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T13:11:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T05:11:41","slug":"chinese-herbal-chrysanthemum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/chinese-herbal-chrysanthemum\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese Herbal: Chrysanthemum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28875\" src=\"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u83ca\u82b1\uff1a\u82b3\u9999\u5165\u836f\uff0c\u81ea\u53e4\u62a4\u76ee\u6e05\u5fc3\u7684\u826f\u65b9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u83ca\u82b1\uff1a\u82b3\u9999\u5165\u836f\uff0c\u81ea\u53e4\u62a4\u76ee\u6e05\u5fc3\u7684\u826f\u65b9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u83ca\u82b1\uff1a\u82b3\u9999\u5165\u836f\uff0c\u81ea\u53e4\u62a4\u76ee\u6e05\u5fc3\u7684\u826f\u65b9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u83ca\u82b1\uff1a\u82b3\u9999\u5165\u836f\uff0c\u81ea\u53e4\u62a4\u76ee\u6e05\u5fc3\u7684\u826f\u65b9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u83ca\u82b1\uff1a\u82b3\u9999\u5165\u836f\uff0c\u81ea\u53e4\u62a4\u76ee\u6e05\u5fc3\u7684\u826f\u65b9-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u83ca\u82b1\uff1a\u82b3\u9999\u5165\u836f\uff0c\u81ea\u53e4\u62a4\u76ee\u6e05\u5fc3\u7684\u826f\u65b9-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u83ca\u82b1\uff1a\u82b3\u9999\u5165\u836f\uff0c\u81ea\u53e4\u62a4\u76ee\u6e05\u5fc3\u7684\u826f\u65b9-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #800000;\"><strong>\ud83c\udf3c<\/strong> Chrysanthemum: Fragrant Medicine for Eye Health and Inner Calm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>A Folk Tale:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">It is said that during the Song Dynasty, the renowned literary figure Su Dongpo often read late into the night, leading to eye fatigue and discomfort. A friend gave him Hangzhou white chrysanthemum tea, and after drinking it for several days, his vision became clear and his energy revitalized. From then on, a cup of chrysanthemum tea became part of his daily routine. Over the centuries, chrysanthemum has become a symbol of \u201cnourishing the eyes and calming the mind.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>\ud83d\udc65 <\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #800000; font-size: 20px;\">Who should use chrysanthemum, and when?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), chrysanthemum is sweet, slightly bitter, and slightly cold in nature. It enters the Lung and Liver meridians, and has the functions of dispelling wind-heat, clearing the liver, improving vision, and reducing liver fire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u2705<\/strong> <strong>Suitable for:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>People with heavy eye use (e.g. students, office workers): <\/strong>relieves dryness and strain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Those with excessive liver fire: <\/strong>symptoms include headaches, irritability, bitter mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Early-stage wind-heat colds: <\/strong>sore throat, mild fever, runny nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Elderly with high blood pressure: <\/strong>chrysanthemum helps lower blood pressure and soothe liver yang<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Spring and autumn seasons: <\/strong>helps prevent seasonal wind-heat conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #800000;\"><strong>\ud83c\udf3c<\/strong> <strong>Harvest and Processing of Chrysanthemum <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Main medicinal types include Hangju, Gongju, Chuju, and wild chrysanthemum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f<\/strong> Harvest: Usually picked in autumn when the flowers are just blooming but not fully open \u2014 the peak time for active compounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>\ud83d\udd25<\/strong> <strong>Processing: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Sun-drying or low-temperature drying: <\/strong>retains flower shape and fragrance, used in tea or decoction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Steaming before drying: <\/strong>enhances efficacy for pill or powder forms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Ground into powder: <\/strong>easier to blend with other herbs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">In TCM, meticulous processing is never compromised. Every step is essential to preserving and enhancing the efficacy of herbal medicines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>\ud83d\udc8a<\/strong> Medicinal Properties of Chrysanthemum<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Dispels wind-heat: <\/strong>for colds, headaches, fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Clears liver and improves vision: <\/strong>for red, painful, or blurred eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Lowers blood pressure: <\/strong>especially in liver-yang rising types<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Anti-inflammatory and detoxifying: <\/strong>wild chrysanthemum is used for sores, throat inflammation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Modern studies show chrysanthemum contains flavonoids, essential oils, and amino acids with antioxidant, antibacterial, and antihypertensive properties.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28878\" src=\"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u83ca\u82b1\u7684\u7f8e\u98df\u4e0e\u751c\u54c1\u6587\u5316\u3002\u83ca\u82b1\u8336.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"597\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u83ca\u82b1\u7684\u7f8e\u98df\u4e0e\u751c\u54c1\u6587\u5316\u3002\u83ca\u82b1\u8336.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u83ca\u82b1\u7684\u7f8e\u98df\u4e0e\u751c\u54c1\u6587\u5316\u3002\u83ca\u82b1\u8336-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u83ca\u82b1\u7684\u7f8e\u98df\u4e0e\u751c\u54c1\u6587\u5316\u3002\u83ca\u82b1\u8336-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u83ca\u82b1\u7684\u7f8e\u98df\u4e0e\u751c\u54c1\u6587\u5316\u3002\u83ca\u82b1\u8336-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u83ca\u82b1\u7684\u7f8e\u98df\u4e0e\u751c\u54c1\u6587\u5316\u3002\u83ca\u82b1\u8336-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u83ca\u82b1\u7684\u7f8e\u98df\u4e0e\u751c\u54c1\u6587\u5316\u3002\u83ca\u82b1\u8336-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #800000;\"><strong>\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\u2695\ufe0f <\/strong><strong>How TCM doctors use Chrysanthemum in prescriptions <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Chrysanthemum is often paired with other herbs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Chrysanthemum + Mulberry Leaf: <\/strong>treats wind-heat colds, soothes cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Chrysanthemum + Goji Berry: <\/strong>nourishes liver, enhances vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Chrysanthemum + Cassia Seed + Hawthorn: <\/strong>reduces lipids and blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Chrysanthemum + Honeysuckle: <\/strong>clears heat and toxins, for throat ulcers and mouth sores<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Doctors select chrysanthemum based on a patient\u2019s constitution and condition. Not suitable for people with cold spleen and stomach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">\ud83d\udccc <em>Consult a TCM doctor before use. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #800000;\"><strong>\ud83c\udf5a<\/strong> <strong>Chrysanthemum in Cuisine and Desserts <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">From ancient scholars to modern homes, chrysanthemum appears in both poems and kitchens:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Chrysanthemum Tea: <\/strong>fragrant, often paired with goji berries or honey<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Chrysanthemum Porridge: <\/strong>with glutinous rice, nourishes lungs and liver in autumn<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Chrysanthemum Cake: <\/strong>traditional soft pastry<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Chrysanthemum Wine: <\/strong>drunk during the Double Ninth Festival<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Chrysanthemum Tangyuan <\/strong><strong>\/ <\/strong><strong>Soup: <\/strong>modern dessert variation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">These dishes preserve medicinal properties while integrating TCM into daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #800000;\"><strong>\ud83d\udcdd<\/strong> Conclusion<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Chrysanthemum is more than a herb \u2014 it is part of cultural and medical heritage. From ancient palaces to modern homes, it soothes the eyes and calms the heart. Use it appropriately to enjoy its full health benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">If you\u2019re feeling drained from staring at a screen all day, try a cup of chrysanthemum tea \u2014 and you may just feel the clarity and calm once praised by Su Dongpo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf3c Chrysanthemum: Fragrant Medicine for Eye Health and Inner Calm A Folk Tale: It is said that during the Song Dynasty, the renowned literary figure Su Dongpo often read late into the night, leading to eye fatigue and discomfort. A friend gave him Hangzhou white chrysanthemum tea, and after drinking it for several days, his [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":28882,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[439,1133],"tags":[2194,2195,2196,702,697,696,444,593,590,705,591,594,2076,701,695,693,698,694,699,458,700,467,704,703,469,717],"class_list":["post-28941","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tcm-health-preservation-en","category--en","tag-chinese-herbal-chrysanthemum","tag-chinese-herbalchrysanthemum-en","tag-herba-cinakekwa-en","tag-kota-kemuning-en","tag-kota-kemuning-tcm-en","tag-kota-kemuning--en","tag-selangor-en","tag-shah-alam--en","tag-tcm-en","tag-tcm-knowledge-en","tag-tcm-kota-kemuning-en","tag-tcm-shah-alam-en","tag-traditional-chinese-medicine-kota-kemuning-en","tag-visions-tcm-branch-en","tag-visions-tcm-kota-kemuning-en","tag--en","tag--kota-kemuning-en","tag--selangor-en","tag--shah-alam-en","tag---en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28941","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28941"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28941\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28942,"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28941\/revisions\/28942"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28882"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28941"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28941"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28941"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}