chrysanthemum
菊花jú huā · Chrysanthemum morifolium
Category
release exterior (Wind-Heat)
Nature
cool
Taste
sweet, bitter
Meridians
Lung, Liver
Dosage
5–9 g
in a decoction/tea
Functions
dispels the wind and heat clears liver heat, improves vision calms liver yang
Indications
a cold caused by wind and heat redness and dryness of the eyes Headache, dizziness associated with liver yang rising
Contraindications
Spleen weakness with loose stools
Notes
Soft grass "for the eyes and head": dispels wind-heat and clears liver heat; popular as an everyday tea for those with eye strain. Family: Asteraceae Part used: flowers Active constituents: flavonoids, essential oils
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.