TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Chrysanthemum
TCM Nature: Cool
TCM Taste: Sweet, Bitter
TCM Meridian Affinity: Liver, Lung, Spleen, Kidney
Benefits:
· Clears Heat
· Purifies blood
· Supports and detoxifies Liver and Kidneys
· Purifies the mind
· Improves eyesight and heals all eye conditions
Spirituality:
The flower is identified with longevity as it can bloom through the autumn and even the early winter.
The flower’s name derives from the Greek word for gold (chyros) and antehmon (flower). In Europe, it is associated with death due to its common use as a gravesite decoration.
In the emotional realms, chrysanthemum is useful for opening the heart, calm the nerves and purify the mind. It is often compared to a “ray of sunshine” or “liquid gold”. It is a gentle tea with powerful grounding abilities.
