Artemisia chrysanthemum, the stem and leaf of the Asteraceae plant, is cultivated in most parts of the mainland and can be harvested in winter, spring and early summer. Artemisia chrysanthemum has a special smell, rarely has insects, does not need to be sprayed with pesticides, and belongs to green food.
Artemisia chrysanthemum contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, sodium, magnesium, etc., especially the content of carotene exceeds that of general vegetables, which is 1.5~30 times the content of cucumber and eggplant.
Artemisia chrysanthemum is rich in vitamins, carotene and a variety of amino acids, which can calm the mind, stabilize mood, prevent memory loss, and lower blood pressure. Artemisia chrysanthemum is rich in calcium and iron, so it is also known as "iron and calcium supplement", and it is beneficial for people with osteoporosis and calcium deficiency to eat.
Artemisia chrysanthemum contains locust pigment, wild chrysanthemum lacone, picricin, etc., which has a strong inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus dysentery bacillus, and it is better to have fresh and tender green, short stems, moderate thickness, no sprouts, and no flower buds.
It can be eaten by the general population, especially for children and adolescents with growth and development, as well as those with cough and phlegm, spleen and stomach disharmony, memory loss, insomnia and dreams, and habitual constipation.
【Note】"Debei Materia Medica" says that "diarrhea is prohibited", so patients with loose stool and chronic colitis should not be used. "Huiyan of Materia Medica" said that it "breaks the blood and soothes the liver, decomposes and dissolves the blood in the abdomen of the housewife", so it is not suitable for pregnant women.
