Chrysanthemum Flower is the dried capitulum of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat., a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family. Based on its place of origin and processing methods, it is classified into different types, including “Hao Ju,” “Chu Ju,” “Gong Ju,” and “Hang Ju.” Major production areas include Zhejiang, Anhui, Shandong, and Sichuan provinces. It is harvested in batches during full bloom in late autumn and dried in the shade, by baking, or by steaming and then sun-drying. It is used in its raw form.
Properties & Meridian Tropism
- Taste & Nature: Pungent, sweet, bitter, slightly cold.
- Meridians Entered: Lung, Liver.
Functions
Dispels wind-heat, clears the liver and improves vision, calms liver yang, clears heat, and detoxifies.
Clinical Applications
- Used for exterior wind-heat invasion and early-stage febrile diseases with fever and headache.
- Used for eye disorders.
- Used for liver yang hyperactivity, causing headache and dizziness.
- Used for carbuncles and swelling due to heat toxins.
Usage & Dosage
Decoction: 10-15g. Yellow chrysanthemum is commonly used for dispelling wind-heat, while white chrysanthemum is preferred for calming the liver and improving vision.