Chrysanthemum Flower: The Calming Flower of Eastern Tea Culture
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Chrysanthemum flower is the classic calming flower of East Asian tea culture, prized for its gentle floral character and its antioxidant flavonoids. It brings a soothing note to our calming recovery broth.
What is chrysanthemum flower?
Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) is a small edible flower dried and steeped as a fragrant tea across China and East Asia. It contains flavonoids such as apigenin, luteolin, and acacetin, along with phenolic acids like chlorogenic acid.
How is chrysanthemum used in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, chrysanthemum (ju hua) is a cooling herb traditionally used to clear heat, calm the Liver, and soothe the eyes, and it is one of the most beloved everyday tea flowers. It was often sipped to unwind. This is the traditional record, presented as tradition.
Chrysanthemum and modern wellness
Modern research documents chrysanthemum tea's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, tied to its flavonoid and phenolic content, with studies measuring strong free-radical scavenging in brewed tea.1 Because these compounds extract readily in hot water, a simmered broth is a natural way to enjoy them. In our broth, chrysanthemum lends a delicate floral lift to a savory base.
How Súp Wellness uses chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum flower is a defining note in our Lotus Root Calming Recovery & Collagen Booster, our caffeine-free evening cup. It is a sensibility drawn from founder Jacqueline's roots in the An family culinary heritage.
Frequently asked questions
What is chrysanthemum good for?
Chrysanthemum is rich in antioxidant flavonoids and is traditionally used as a cooling, calming tea to clear heat and soothe the eyes.
Is chrysanthemum caffeine-free?
Yes. Chrysanthemum is an herbal flower tea with no caffeine, which is why it is a popular evening drink.
What does chrysanthemum taste like?
Chrysanthemum is delicate, floral, and slightly sweet, adding a soothing note to broth.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Súp Wellness products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Sources
- Phytochemical composition and antioxidant activities of chrysanthemum flower teas. PMC6359479. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6359479/