Calories in Chrysanthemum Tea

 

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Chrysanthemum is a plant that grows all year round. The flowers can be dried and used to make tea or even a cold drink. There are various different forms of the plant and in South Asia, they use yellow or white flowers to make a sweet beverage.

Calories

One 330 ml cup of chrysanthemum tea contains 90 calories. This equates to 4 percent of the recommended daily intake of calories. Calories are very important to the efficient running of the human body. A healthy adult should aim to take in between 2,000 and 2,500 calories on a daily basis.

Calorie Breakdown

All the calories in chrysanthemum tea come from carbohydrates. It does not contain any protein or fat at all. The carbohydrates make up 8 percent of the recommended daily intake of carbs.  

Caution

Chrysanthemum tea does not have many calories in it.  All of the calories come from carbohydrates. Carbs are very important as they provide the body with much-needed energy. However, as they are converted to sugar in the body they should be consumed within the recommended daily guidelines. High consumption of carbohydrates can increase the levels of blood sugar. 

Benefits of Chrysanthemum Tea 

Here are some of the benefits associated with consuming chrysanthemum tea: 

Reduce Inflammation 

Some studies have shown that the compounds found in organic chrysanthemum tea help to reduce inflammation in the body. This works by fighting free radicals to reduce and prevent inflammation. 

Keeps Bones Healthy

Other studies have revealed that chrysanthemum tea could be used as a natural treatment for bone diseases like osteoporosis. Although studies have shown some promising evidence to suggest that consuming chyrsanthemum could help to treat bone disorders, It is vital that you consult your doctor before self-medicating. Especially if you are already taking medication to treat your condition. 

Chrysanthemum tea has been used as an ingredient in Ancient Chinese medicine for centuries. There is no solid evidence to prove that drinking it will cure the ailments below however, it has been used for many years to treat the following conditions in Chinese medicinal practices: 

• Spider veins 
• HIV 
• Flu
• Sore throat 
• Excess belly fat 
• High blood pressure 
• Angina(minor heart problems) 
• Fever 
• Skin problems like acne and rashes 
• High fever 
• nausea 

Caution 

Chrysanthemum is a naturally grown flower/plant, however, you should take with caution because if you are allergic to certain flowers such as daisies and ragweed plants, you should stay away from this particular type of tea. 

We are currently doing a series where we give you a calorie breakdown of various well known and rare plant-based foods. This is the first in our series.