Chrysanthemum Tea for Eye Infections

With their sweet, light and refreshing flavor, chrysanthemum flowers are highly regarded as a detoxification herb in Chinese medicine. They help clear heat and toxic materials that have accumulated within the body. This tea is a must for seasonal allergy sufferers, and regular consumption aids in the breakdown of mucus formation, common in eye infections.

Identification

• Chrysanthemum is an annual or perennial herb that belongs to the daisy family. Originating in the Far East, chrysanthemum has been cultivated since ancient times. In modern China, the medicinal herb is primarily obtained from cultivated chrysanthemums.

Function

• Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that chrysanthemum tea is used for the internal cooling of the body. The properties of chrysanthemum include brightening the vision and removing toxins.

Benefits

• Extracts from chrysanthemum have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. Scientific analysis shows that chrysanthemum contains vitamins A and B1, choline, adenine, amino acids and glycosides. These components may have an inhibiting effect on bacteria.

Application

• To apply chrysanthemum to the eyes, you can infuse the herb in hot water, cool and apply with clean cloths dipped in the tea. Cooled teabags can also be applied directly to the eye.

Prevention/Solution

• Drink a cup or two of chrysanthemum tea per week for maintenance of good health.

Warning

• Chrysanthemum should not be used by someone with an allergy to chamomile or any plants of the chrysanthemum family.