Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums, sometimes called mums, are flowering plants of the genus Chrysanthemum in the family Asteraceae. They are native to East Asia and northeastern Europe and have long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Chrysanthemums contain flavonoids, which are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. They also contain phytochemicals that may increase blood flow to the heart. Chrysanthemum has been used traditionally for chest pain (angina), high blood pressure, common cold, diabetes, stroke, dizziness, photophobia with lacrimation, conjunctivitis, headache with fever, red eyes, and boils.

Chrysanthemums contain volatile oils, triterpenes, phenolic acids, polysaccharides, amino acids and other phytometabolites, that are antimicrobial, anti-viral, antioxidant, anti-aging, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory.

You can find many studies by using Google Scholar to search. This one¹ addresses many different medicinal uses for Chrysanthemum.

Suggested Dosing:Tincture is 20-30 drops up to 4 times daily.

Possible side effects: Generally considered safe but allergies and increased sensitivity to sunlight may occur.

Contraindications: Do not take if you are allergic to ragweed. Transplant patients should not take it as it may increase the blood levels of, and risk of toxicity from, immunosuppressive agents.

¹A Hanie Hadizadeh, Leila Samiei, Abolfazl Shakeri, Chrysanthemum, an ornamental genus with considerable medicinal value: A comprehensive review, South African Journal of Botany, Volume 144, 2022, Pages 23-43, ISSN 0254-6299, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2021.09.007. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629921003781)

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. I am not a medical professional and cannot diagnose or treat any illness.