Sacred Bliss

I. Definition
Garland chrysanthemum also known as chrysanthemum greens or edible chrysanthemum, is a flower and leaf vegetable in the genius Leucanthemum. It’s flower has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as blood tonic.

II. How garland chrysanthemum effects women with endometriosis
1. Beta carotene
Garland chrysanthemum contains high amounts of beta carotene that is converted to vitamin A in our body. It is an antioxidant which helps to improve the immune system fighting against the foreign invasion including endometrial implants and adhesion and bacteria and virus.

2. Iron
It is also rich in iron, the mineral that is necessary for increasing the production of red blood cell and oxygen absorption. Without enough iron, our body can not make enough blood to replace those blood loss for women with endometriosis and heavy blood flow during menstruation that causes anemia.

3. Folate
Folate or folic acid in garland chrysanthemum besides is necessary for cell division and DNA duplication, it also helps to improve the function of nervous system resulting in lessening the symptoms of endometriosis during menstrual cycle including memory loss, tiredness, fatigue, insomnia, etc.

4. Vitamin K
Vitamin K in the flower plant, garland chrysanthemum, not only helps to protect the skin membranes, but also helps to reduce blood flow for women with endometriosis during menstruation.

5. Vitamin C
It also contains high amount of vitamin C that not only helps to improve immune system fighting against inflammation caused by abnormal cell growth including endometrial implants and adhesion, it also helps to strengthen the capillaries wall resulting in lessening the risk of breaking off of the small veins in the abdominal region resulting in reducing the heavy blood flow for women with endometriosis.

Since garland chrysanthemum contains high amount of sodium, please intake it with potassium rich food to avoid fluid retention.

The healthy benefits of Chinese tea

Chinese tea is made from a variety of plants for a variety of reasons. Chrysanthemum flower tea is one very common type. Drunk with meals it helps to aid digestion, especially of greasy foods. It is also commonly taken to help strengthen the lungs, relieve head congestion (tension headaches) and balance the “yangness” or “heatiness” in our body. When made from fresh flowers, the flowers can be applied to the eyes to relieve dryness and itching. In China, chrysanthemum tea is now being recommended for office workers exposed to Video Display Terminals (VDTs).To make this healthy tea – to a teapot that can contain 500 ml of water – add 2 tbsp of chrysanthemum bud tea, 2 tbsp of Chinese wolfberries (gei ji) and 3 slices of dried licourice (kam choe). Fill up with boiling hot water. Steep for 5 minutes before drinking. When teapot is empty, pour hot water again for a second round.

There has been research that suggests the Chinese tea may trigger weight loss by stimulating the body to burn calories and decreasing body fat.

Certainly I believe that Chinese tea should be a part of any person’s healthy lifestyle, whether you plan to use it as an aid for dieting and healthy weight loss or not. But, I don’t believe that green tea is some magical solution to weight loss.

From my personal experiences with trying to maintain a healthy weight and diet, I have found that I typically tend to gain weight when

• I am emotionally stressed
• I am not maintaining a balance lifestyle
• I am not taking the time to enjoy my meals
• I am not paying attention to what I eat

Drinking of Chinese tea has a number of benefits to the human body. Since the tea has cooling properties, then a Chinese tea can be a good choice of refreshments during hot season.

If all these claims about chinese tea are true, then we can all switch to drinking Chinese tea regularly to maintain a healthy weight level.