Relieving heat of the upper body-i.e. head and chest
Especially helpful for red, itchy eyes
White chrysanthemum is best for soothing the eyes while yellow chrysanthemum is better at clearing heat
Chrysanthemum flowers (Chrysanthemum morifolii), known as Ju Hua, have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. They are found in many ancient formulas. But simple chrysanthemum flower tea is also a very common beverage in China, as the Chinese take into account the health benefits of the food and drink they consume. Ju Hua is classified as a cool, acrid herb which is good for relieving heat of the upper body-i.e. head and chest, being especially helpful for red, itchy eyes.White chrysanthemum is best for soothing the eyes while yellow chrysanthemum is better at clearing heat, so your tea should be chosen accordingly.