How to deal with fresh wild chrysanthemum? Can it be directly soaked in water and drunk?

1. How to deal with fresh wild chrysanthemum

Arrangement: The fresh wild chrysanthemums collected need to be arranged immediately, clean up some grass residues and gravel, then rinse them with clean water, and then dry them in a dry and ventilated place. Be careful to spread them out evenly for storage and do not pile them up, otherwise they may rot due to internal heat.

Cage: A general cage can be woven with bamboo strips, with a diameter of thirty to forty centimeters and a depth of about seven centimeters. Put the chrysanthemums into the cage, making sure it is tight enough to avoid being caught in the cage.

Steaming: Boil a pot of water. After it boils, place the cages containing chrysanthemums on the steamer, three cages per pot. Then cover the pot and steam for five minutes and turn off the heat. When steaming, be sure to use high heat all the time and change the water after each steaming to ensure the water is clean.

Drying: The steamed wild chrysanthemums look like flat round flower cakes. After being taken out of the cage, they are spread out on a bamboo curtain and exposed to the sun for six to seven days. Turn it over every one or two days to ensure even heating until the flower cake is dried.

However, if you want to use it as dried flowers, you must not let it dry in the sun. Hang it upside down in a dry and ventilated place away from light and let it dry naturally or in the air. During this process, some small flying insects will run away by themselves. After it dries, you can trim it a little and then find a nice-looking vase to put it in.

2. Can I drink it directly by soaking it in water?

Fresh wild chrysanthemum can be directly soaked in water and drunk. Just remember to wash it several times before soaking to avoid some small insects. It is recommended to use boiling water when brewing, and be sure to choose chrysanthemums that are smaller and yellowish in color. Don't brew too much at a time, and don't leave the brewed tea for too long, otherwise there may be side effects.