Chrysanthemum

Author: Zhang Yuliang
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Chrysanthemums have high ornamental value and are both medicinal and edible, offering excellent health benefits. The earliest pharmacological classic, Shen Nong's Herbal, classified it as a superior herb. With the passage of time, chrysanthemums have dazzled with their brilliance, standing out as a rare gem in the treasure trove of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and playing a significant role in the long-standing and vibrant Chinese civilization. As Chinese culture becomes increasingly recognized worldwide and TCM gradually steps onto the global stage, the "Chrysanthemum Culture" and the medicinal value of chrysanthemums will be known to more and more people. To this end, this book systematically and comprehensively introduces the historical and cultural origins, distribution, morphological characteristics, ornamental value, variety identification, properties, efficacy, components, pharmacology, clinical applications, and dietary therapy uses of chrysanthemums, aiming to popularize various knowledge about chrysanthemums and benefit everyone in applying them correctly. This book is suitable for readers with a junior high school education or higher, with language that is easy to understand and engaging.