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Basic Introduction to Chuju Chuju is mainly produced in Chuzhou and is the type of chrysanthemum with the most tightly packed petals. Chuju is renowned for its "golden heart, jade petals, emerald calyx, and heavenly fragrance." Due to its long-standing cultivation history and superior quality, it has gained national fame and is hailed as the top among China's four famous chrysanthemums. During the Qing Dynasty's Guangxu period, it was designated as a tribute item, hence it is also known as "Chuzhou Tribute Chrysanthemum" (Chúcóngjú). Nutritional Value Modern pharmacological analysis indicates that Chuju contains flavonoids, volatile oils, amino acids, and trace elements. Its volatile oils, such as eucalyptol, borneol, and eucalyptadiene, are significantly higher than those found in other chrysanthemums, and the total flavonoid content is 32–61% higher. It contains eight essential amino acids and ten trace elements. The selenium content in Chuju is 8–40 times higher than in other chrysanthemums. Since zinc and selenium are absorbed by the body, they can promote cell division, delay muscle aging, and thus have longevity and beauty benefits. Due to Chuju's quality and reputation, there is a convention among Chinese medical practitioners that Chuju can replace other chrysanthemums, but not vice versa. Product Characteristics…