A new slimming plant? Hard to believe, however, the Chrysanthemum has been known for millennia. They are both ornamental and herbal plants. They will beautify your garden, protect you from cancer and cure colds.
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What’s inside?
Among the chrysanthemums, you can find ornamental as well as herbal varieties with healing properties. The content of health-promoting ingredients in them is high, but the composition and concentration of these compounds depends on the species or the part of the plant used. Hence, in folk medicine, pyrethrum was widely used as an effective drug in the fight against a number of ailments from migraine to hypertension. Composed of Chrysanthemum enter carotenoids such as lutein, violaxanthin, luteoxanthin. Pyrethrum is rich in vitamins such as K, A, B1, C. They also contain potassium, choline, glycosides, essential oils, unsaturated lactates, pyrethrins and cynarin. They are high in dietary fiber and low in fat.
How will it help?
Preparations with pyrethrum have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiparasitic, antibacterial, antitumor and hepatoprotective effects. They inhibit platelet aggregation and reduce blood lipids. Thanks to the content of antioxidant vitamins that delay the aging processes, improve the condition of the skin. Variety chrysanthemum coronarium additionally has an effect slimming. It contains chlorogenic acid, as does coffee, which reduces the rate at which glucose is released after a meal. It is to this compound that green coffee owes its fame. See what our dietitian Karolina Łąkowska wrote about it.
Pyrethrum is also helpful in reducing fever and inflammation oral cavity, respiratory tract, digestive disorders or menstruation. Products from this herb are also used in combat with pinworms, and external compresses to relieve swelling and bruises. In plants of the species are commonly used in Chinese medicine Chrysanthemum in combination with other herbs (such as forsythia, mint) it is perfect cold and flu preparations. According to their medics, gilded wine is supposed to extend life.
Where can you use?
Here, the only limitation is basically your imagination. Flower petals can be a great addition to salads, and candied desserts as well. The leaves are perfect for salads, soups, and sauces. In Chinese cuisine, leaves are used chrysanthemum coronarium as an ingredient of the dish chop suey. Refreshing drinks and are also prepared with the use of golden shades herbal teas. In China, such teas have been drunk for thousands of years. They are also available on the market dietary supplements with the addition of this herb.
Pyrethrum may show allergenic properties. Therefore, sensitive people should reach for it carefully. Too much of this plant in the diet may result in problems with the digestive system.
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