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Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums, also called mums, are much more than beautiful autumn flowers. They have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, and are a good source of essential oils.

Chrysanthemums are used for respiratory infections, eye infections, headaches, high blood pressure, fever, and sore throat. They are also known to be antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer.

Caution

It is not known if Chrysanthemums are safe during pregnancy.

Herbal Energetics

Parts Used

Flowers

Temperature

Cool

Moisture

Dry, Moist

Tone

Astringent

Taste

Bitter, Sweet

Common Preparations

Essential oil, Poultice, Tea, Tincture

Medicinal Properties

Alterative (increases health and vitality)
Anti-allergic (helps with allergic reactions)
Anti-arthritis (stops joint degeneration)
Antibacterial (inhibits growth of bacteria)
Anticancer (inhibits growth of cancer)
Anti-histamine (blocks histamine)
Antihypertensive (lowers blood pressure)
Anti-Inflammatory (controls inflammation)
Antimicrobial (kills microbes)
Anti-obesity (reduces body fat)
Antiproliferative (inhibits cell growth, particularly tumor-forming cells)
Diaphoretic (induces sweating)
Hepatoprotective (supports and protects the liver)
Nephroprotective (protects the kidneys)
Sedative (reduces activity of the nervous system)

Benefits

Prevents cancer
Protects the heart
Eases anxiety
Promotes relaxation
Blocks cells that breakdown bones
Improves respiratory illnesses
Lowers fevers
Detoxifies
Improves eye health and vision
Regulates the immune system
Helps ease red, dry, itchiness in conjuctivitis
Relieves vertigo
Helps with sores, skin infections like eczema, boils, and acne
Increases liver function
Increases excretion of bile
Protects against ischemic strokes

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Resources

1) Sharma, N., Radha, N., Kumar, M., Kumari, N., Puri, S., Rais, N., Natta, S., Dhumal, S., Navamaniraj, N., Chandran, D., Mohankumar, P., Muthukumar, M., Senapathy, M., Deshmukh, V., Damale, R. D., Anitha, T., Balamurugan, V., Sathish, G., & Lorenzo, J. M. (2023). Phytochemicals, therapeutic benefits and applications of chrysanthemum flower: A review. Heliyon, 9(10), e20232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20232
2) Chrysanthemum | Herbs | Herbal Reality. (n.d.). Herbal Reality. https://www.herbalreality.com/herb/chrysanthemum/

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

Cynthia A. Barrington is not a physician and the relationship between her and her clients is not as prescriber and patient but as educator and client. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. It is fully the client's choice whether or not to take advantage of the information Cynthia presents. Naturopathy, homeopathy, flower essences, and any other recommendations do not "treat" illnesses; they address the entire person as a matter of wholeness that is an educational process, not a medical one. In order to be treated or diagnosed, Cynthia believes the advice of a holistic physician is in order. Never stop taking prescription medications without first consulting your physician. Consult your physician before starting a fitness program or taking supplements.

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