The difference between Gongju and Fetal Chrysanthemum is manifested in different appearance, different sources and different efficacy.
1. Different appearance: the petals of Gongju are snow-white in color, with green tips; Fetal chrysanthemum is the unopened flower bud of Hangzhou white chrysanthemum, and the petals are golden yellow in color.
2. Different sources: The origin of Gongju is Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province, also known as Huangshan Gongju; the origin of Fetal Chrysanthemum is the eastern part of Hubei Province, Zhejiang, Yunnan, Guangxi and other regions.
3. Different efficacy: Both kinds of chrysanthemums have the efficacy of evacuating wind-heat, suppressing liver-yang, clearing liver and eyesight, and removing heat and toxins, but chrysanthemum has a better effect on liver fire, and chrysanthemum tends to clear lung fire.
Patients should consult a doctor in time to avoid any adverse effects, and use the correct medication under the guidance of a physician.