Often Used In Traditional Medicine, These Are The Benefits Of Chrysanthemum Flowers For The Body

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JAKARTA - Often used as decorations and ornamental plants, chrysanthemums are one of the most popular and easy to find flowers. This plant originated in East Asia a thousand years ago in the Song Dynasty (960–1279), China.

Chrysanthemum flowers are famous for their myriad of benefits which are commonly used in traditional medicine, especially traditional Chinese medicine. To get the benefits and properties, chrysanthemum flowers are usually dried or processed first into tea. Here are some of the benefits of chrysanthemum flowers that you must know.

Reduces Stress and Calms the Mind

To feel the results of the benefits of this one flower, you can brew and consume chrysanthemum tea. Chrysanthemum flowers have a relaxing effect that can help calm your mind.

Good for Skin Health

Chrysanthemum flowers have a fairly high antioxidant content as well as anti-inflammatory effects and various other good nutrients. These ingredients are very good for maintaining and caring for the skin properly, including fading dark spots, sun exposure and premature aging.

Relieves Sore Throat

As mentioned above, the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory content of chrysanthemum flowers has many good benefits, one of which is able to relieve sore throat.

Launching the Body's Metabolism

In addition to antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, B vitamins, folic acid, choline, niacin, and riboflavin are also present in this beautiful flower. These ingredients are good for helping promote a healthy metabolism in your body.

Relieves Flu and Fever

This one benefit is one of the most famous benefits of chrysanthemums. The antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and high antioxidant content contained in chrysanthemum flowers can help overcome colds, fevers, headache, and help increase endurance.