Huai chrysanthemum has high medicinal value and belongs to the category of medicinal chrysanthemums. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that chrysanthemum has a cold nature and, after experiencing both cold and heat, obtains the clear qi of heaven and earth. It has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, dispelling wind, clearing liver, and improving eyesight. According to the traditional experience of traditional Chinese medicine, white chrysanthemum grows better than liver calming and eye brightening, while yellow chrysanthemum is mostly used for dispersing wind and clearing heat. Therefore, Huai chrysanthemum is more commonly used for eyesight, and Hangju is more commonly used for heat clearing. [2]

 

On August 7, 2003, the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China approved the implementation of regional product protection for "Huai Chrysanthemum"

 

Quality characteristics

 

Chrysanthemums are divided into wild chrysanthemums and domestic chrysanthemums, as well as ornamental and medicinal ones. The colors generally include white, yellow, purple, green, etc. It is said that there are over two thousand varieties of chrysanthemums worldwide, with numerous varieties and names. In addition to being for viewing, it can also be used for medicine and drinking. Huai chrysanthemum, also known as festival flower, Mantou chrysanthemum, zantou chrysanthemum, sweet chrysanthemum, medicinal chrysanthemum, etc. There are different varieties of chrysanthemums, the yellow ones are called small yellow chrysanthemums, the white ones, and the ones with yellow flower centers are called small white chrysanthemums. Both of these chrysanthemums are chrysanthemums, and their main functions are to clear the liver and improve eyesight. Yellow chrysanthemums focus on clearing heat, while white chrysanthemums focus on improving eyesight

 

Medicinal value

 

As a medicinal herb, the "Huaiju" produced in Wen County, Henan Province is the most famous and one of the four major Huai medicines. Next are "Boju" and "Chuju" from Anhui, "Hangju" from Zhejiang, "Chuanju" from Sichuan, and "Jiju" from Shandong. Chrysanthemum has high medicinal value, and Huaiju belongs to the category of medicinal chrysanthemums. Chrysanthemum flowers, leaves, and stems can all be used as medicine. In ancient medicine, it was believed that carrying chrysanthemums obtained the clear qi of heaven and earth, containing the essence of gold and water. They were full of dew and frost, well versed in the four qi, good at clearing upper jiao pathogenic heat, dispelling wind and detoxifying, clearing the liver and eyes, soothing the intestines and stomach, regulating limbs, quenching thirst and disinfecting. Long term consumption benefits blood and qi, lightens the body and endures aging, prolongs life. Modern clinical reports: brewing tea with boiling water has significant therapeutic effects on symptoms such as hypertension, headache, and insomnia. [6]

 

Huai Chrysanthemum (Pearl Chrysanthemum) has a sweet and bitter taste, a cool nature, and contains about 0.13% volatile oil, inulin, adenine, choline, stachydrine, trace amounts of vitamin A like substances, vitamin B, amino acids, and Robinia pseudoacacia extract. Chrysanthemum not only has a refreshing fragrance that makes people feel refreshed, but also relieves dizziness, headaches, and other symptoms. It has the effects of clearing and ripening, detoxifying, dispelling wind, calming the liver, and brightening the eyes. According to the traditional experience of traditional Chinese medicine, white chrysanthemum grows better than liver calming and eye brightening, while yellow chrysanthemum is mostly used for dispersing wind and clearing heat. [7]

 

Traditional medicine believes that chrysanthemum has a cold nature and has gone through cold and heat to obtain the clear qi of heaven and earth. It has the effects of clearing and ripening, detoxifying, dispelling wind, calming the liver, and improving eyesight. According to the traditional experience of traditional Chinese medicine, white chrysanthemum grows better than liver calming and eye brightening, while yellow chrysanthemum is mostly used for dispersing wind and clearing heat. Therefore, Huai chrysanthemum is often used for clear eyes, and Hang chrysanthemum is often used for clear and ripe fruits. According to the "Shennong Bencao Jing", "Chrysanthemum clothing is lightweight and durable for aging.". Chrysanthemum has a certain nourishing effect. Since the Han Dynasty, there has been a custom of drinking chrysanthemum wine during the Double Ninth Festival; Nowadays, chrysanthemums not only have a refreshing fragrance that makes people feel refreshed, but also have the effect of brightening their eyes and dispelling heat, which can alleviate dizziness, headaches, and other symptoms. Dry the chrysanthemums in the sun and put them into a cloth bag as a pillow core, named "Chrysanthemum Pillow". The pillow can make people smell the fragrance, clear the brain and eyes, and lower blood pressure. The Compendium of Materia Medica records that chrysanthemums are used as pillows to brighten the eyes.

 

Modern medical research has proven that chrysanthemums have excellent antibacterial and vasodilatory effects on coronary arteries, which can be taken orally and used topically. Pharmacological research has confirmed that the detoxification effect of chrysanthemum lies in its broad-spectrum antibacterial effect, which has a good inhibitory effect on most skin true bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus dysentery, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and influenza virus. Making chrysanthemum into a liquid extract for external use can treat cervical erosion; Smoking and washing with chrysanthemum decoction can treat eczema and skin itching. If suffering from carbuncle, boils, and inflammation of lymph glands, one can take decoction for oral use, and mash fresh chrysanthemums to apply sweat to the affected area; For patients with arthritis, chrysanthemum and Artemisia can be used as core to make knee pads, which have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Chrysanthemum, together with Houttuynia cordata and honeysuckle vine, can prevent influenza if taken orally in soup. Making tea with chrysanthemum has an auxiliary effect on reducing blood pressure.

 

Chrysanthemum contains rich flavonoids, which have the effect of dilating coronary arteries, increasing coronary blood flow, and have certain therapeutic effects on angina. The effective rate of using chrysanthemum extract to treat coronary heart disease patients is over 58%, especially for patients with hypertension and angina pectoris, which has a good therapeutic effect.