Chrysanthemum Buds and Green Tea

Category: Herbal Tea

Herbal Tea Name: Chrysanthemum Buds and Green Tea

Chinese Name: 菊花脑绿茶

Formula

20 grams of chrysanthemum bud shoots, 3 grams of green tea.

Main Ingredients

How To Make

Wash the chrysanthemum buds and let them air-dry, or use them directly. Place them in a large teacup with the green tea, pour boiling water over them, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes before drinking.

Efficacy

Clears liver heat, promotes diuresis, detoxifies, and lowers blood pressure. Suitable for all types of hypertension; particularly suitable for those with hypertension caused by rising liver fire.

Usage

Drink frequently as a tea substitute; the mixture can generally be steeped 3–5 times.

Commentary

Chrysanthemum bud shoots hold the chief position in this formula, anchoring the herbal tea formula overall action. Green tea (Lu-cha) rounds out the formula as the envoy herb, working to clear heat, resolve dampness and refresh the mind and moderate the overall properties. United, the ingredients clear liver heat, promote diuresis, detoxify, lower blood pressure, addressing the root disturbance of the high blood pressure pattern.

Chrysanthemum Buds and Green Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears liver heat, promotes diuresis, detoxifies, and lowers blood pressure. Suitable for all types of hypertension; particularly suitable for those with hypertension caused by rising liver fire.

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