Chrysanthemum

Scientific name: Chrysanthemum morifolium, Chrysanthemum sinense
Chrysanthemum japonense

Varieties: Dendranthema, Wild chrysanthemum flower, Chamomile

Place of origin: Asia, Northeastern Europe



Brief Introduction:
Chrysanthemums were first cultivated in China as a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BC. The flower was introduced into Japan probably in the 8th century AD, and the Emperor adopted the flower as his official seal. Then it was brought to Europe in the 17th century. Chrysanthemums occur in various forms, and can be daisy-like, decorative, pompons or buttons. (Wikipedia.com) Chrysanthemum was used in traditional Chinese dishes and drinks as medicine to treat hypertension, angina, common cold and fevers. In vitro and animal studies indicate anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and neuroprotective properties. Chrysanthemum is one of the eight components of PC-SPES.

Efficacy:

• Increased coronary vasodilatation and coronary blood flow


• Reduced the capillary permeability induced by histamine


• Antibacterial and antipyretic


• Good for liver and kidney deficiency resulting in dizziness, blurry vision, and pain
  

Meaning: Flower of November, Tenacious
Yellow----------Light love
White-----------The death of loved in China, purity & honesty in Japan
Dark Red-------Charming
Gerbera jamesonii /African Daisy----------Mysterious, Exciting
Daisy------------Happy, Pure, Peace, & Hope
Common cosmos-----------Pure Love

Caution:

• Patients allergic to ragweed should avoid this herb.


• Chrysanthemum has little effect on cardiac contractility or oxygen consumption.


• Adverse Reactions: Contact dermatitis, hypersensitivity reaction, photosensitivity
  

Matches: honeysuckle, medlar

Quantities and steeping:
5-8 flowers or 3-5 flowers with small amount of tea leaves
Steep with hot water for 10 minutes, better with brown sugar or honey