Condition
Treatment Support
heat dispersing
Application
tea internally and as a wash externally
Chrysanthemum
(Dendranthema x morifolium)
Also know as Ju hua
Botanical Information
Upright perennial herb in the Aster family growing to three feet high. The flowers are various colors–the chrysanthemum of the florist’s shops.
Working with Chrysanthemum
Part(s) Used
Flowers
Herb Forms
Bulk herb, tablet, capsule, tincture.
Christopher Hobbs:
“Chrysanthemum is a heat-dispersing herb used for fever, dizziness, and headache. An infusion of chrysanthemum flowers is used both internally and externally for conjunctivitis, eye inflammation, dry eyes with tearing, and spots in front of the eyes. It is antimicrobial and helps purify the blood and reduce inflammation. Recent tests suggest that it may be useful for high blood pressure.
Chrysanthemum has a taste of SWEET, BITTER and a temperature of COLD.”
Cautions
None noted.
Conditions treated with Chrysanthemum
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
heat dispersing
Application
tea
Condition
Treatment Support
heat dispersing
Application
tea
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