Chrysanthemum of Qi

Chrysanthemum of Qi

　　Chrysanthemum of Qi

　　 Features: Lightweight and floats on water, petals layered without sticking together, sweet taste and fragrant aroma, flower crown resembles a jade plate. The “Compendium of Materia Medica” records that those produced in Anguo, Hebei, are called “Qi Chrysanthemum.” Listed as a top-grade herb in “Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica.”

　　 Main uses: Both medicinal and edible.

　　 Medicinal: Treats wind-heat type colds, headache and dizziness, red and swollen eyes, and blurred vision in eyes and ears.

　　 Edible: Chrysanthemum congee, chrysanthemum tea, chrysanthemum wine, chrysanthemum crystals (beverage), chrysanthemum concentrated granules. It has the effects of calming the liver, improving vision, and dispersing wind-heat.