Crown daisy (Shungiku) is a leafy green vegetable that hits its peak from November to March in Japan. 
At this time, the stems are tender and the aroma is wonderfully fragrant. With its distinct bitterness and aromatic flavor, it has a taste that feels nourishing. 
Crown daisy is an essential ingredient for sukiyaki pot at my house —we simply can’t have the dish without it! 
From the Yakuzen perspective, crown daisy is believed to nourish the lungs and clear excess lung heat helping to ease coughs and phlegm. It also supports overall Qi flow in the body and promotes healthy digestion. It is rich in beta-carotene, which is a powerful antioxidant that supports eye health, immune function, and skin health. In fact, crown daisy contains more beta-carotene than spinach!

Yakuzen Classifications
Nature – Neutral（平）
Channels – Liver (肝), Lung (肺), Heart (心), Spleen (脾), Stomach (胃)
Flavor – Pungent (辛), Sweet (甘)

How does crown daisy help you?

1. Clear lung heat and relieve coughs and phlegm
2. Promote Qi flow and improve your digestion
3. Promote Qi flow and help you relieve stress

Good for the following symptoms

1. Coughs due to excess heat
2. Phlegm
3. Poor appetite
4. Bloating due to indigestion
5. Nausea
6. Constipation

Japanese home dishes with crown daisy

1. Crown daisy seasoned with black sesame sauce

Cautions

It's very important to know about your body conditions before choosing foods.
Do not overeat particular foods at once.
Do not eat the foods you are allergic to.
There are foods to avoid if you are pregnant / have a disease. Ask your doctor before you start Yakuzen.