🌿 Folk Prescriptions

Chrysanthemum is commonly brewed into tea. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese medicine theory, chrysanthemum tea is especially suitable for office workers to drink, as it effectively prevents dry eyes. Modern pharmacological analysis shows chrysanthemum contains abundant vitamin A, essential for eye health. Chrysanthemum tea clears the mind and brightens the eyes, particularly effective for eye dryness caused by excessive liver fire and prolonged eye strain. Those who frequently feel dry eyes, especially computer users, benefit greatly from drinking chrysanthemum tea regularly. People with myopia often experience eye dryness, and regular chrysanthemum tea consumption can alleviate discomfort. Chrysanthemum tea eliminates eye puffiness and fatigue. Drinking too much water before bed often causes puffy eyes in the morning, resembling goldfish eyes. A folk remedy involves soaking cotton in chrysanthemum tea juice and applying it around the eyes—it quickly relieves puffiness. Regularly brewing a cup of chrysanthemum tea helps relieve eye fatigue. Drinking three to four cups daily may even aid in vision recovery.
When drinking chrysanthemum tea, choose small, yellowish chrysanthemums. No tea leaves are needed—simply steep dried chrysanthemums in water or boil them. Serve warm in winter, chilled in summer. Adding goji berries to chrysanthemum tea creates the famous “Chrysanthemum-Goji Tea,” combining two herbs known for eye protection, ideal for students suffering eye fatigue after all-night studying.
Caution: Chrysanthemum has a cold nature. Those with cold-deficiency constitution, who feel cold easily or have cold hands and feet, should avoid frequent consumption.