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Chrysanthemum Flower Remedies and Functions.

Chrysanthemum Flower Extract INCI Name Chrysanthemum Sinense Extract Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat Extract CAS 223748-32-1 Chrysanthemum Flower Extract Flos Chrysanthemi photo picture image Functions and Properties:

 Properties:Pungent, bitter and sweet in flavor, slightly cold in nature, it is related to the lung and liver channels.

 Functions:Dispels pathogenic wind-heat, clears heat, removes toxic substances, eliminates evil dampness, relieves dizziness, calms the liver, subdues excessive yang and improves eyesight.

 Anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antihypertensiveClears heat, disperses wind, soothes the liver, improves vision. Used for the common cold, fevers, headaches, conjunctivitis, reddening of the eyes, and some cases of deafness. This herb is excellent for fevers with headache and for counteracting the effects of hot climate. While this is a surface- relieving herb, it also has some yin-nourishing properties.

 The white chrysanthemum flower is used to relieve hypertension, pacify the liver, expel wind, and clear eyesight. The yellow chrysanthemum flower is more effective for wind-heat syndrome with symptoms of fever and sore throat.
 Chrysanthemum Flower Extract INCI Name Chrysanthemum Sinense Extract Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat Extract CAS 223748-32-1 Chrysanthemum Flower Extract Flos Chrysanthemi photo picture image

 Mechanisms of Action:Pharmacology

 Research has shown that chrysanthemum has an antibiotic principle which is affective in laboratory conditions against both staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria, and so is a valuable remedy against infection generally in the body. In addition, the action of yellow chrysanthemum on headache and eye problems has been supported by research into high blood pressure. In one study, 46 patients with essential hypertension and/or atherosclerosis showed improvement in conditions ranging from headache and dizziness to insomnia after one week's treatment; 35 subjects had their blood pressure return to normal, and continuing improvements were shown in the remainder of the patients. Chrysanthemum is also used in the respiratory system to clear fever and headaches associated with colds and flu. Chrysanthemum has long been used as a tonic for the eyes, especially where they are red, painful, and dry, or where there is excessive watering. Chrysanthemum is used also for spots in front of the eyes, blurry vision, or dizziness. The Chinese properties are sweet, bitter, and slightly cold.

 Coronary blood flow Effects: chrysanthemum recipes increase the coronary flux in Isolated Rabbit Heart and dog heart,boost oxygen deficient endurance in Mice,chrysanthemum recipes increase nutritious blood flux of animals with miocardial infarction and coronary artery atherosclerosis,boost heart muscle activity and oxygen consumption.

 Effects on cholesterol Metabolism: chrysanthemum water decoction show inhibition on HMGR of mouse liver cells,boost cholesterol 7-2-hydroxylase,thus boost the metabolism of cholesterol.

 Antimicrobial Effects: chrysanthemum shows inhibition on E. coli,Sh.sonnei,Proteus Hauser,Salmonella typhi,Salmonella paratyphi,p.aeruginosa and V.cholera.

 Anti Virus Effects,Antiinflammatory Effects,Anti mutagenic Effects,Anti-aging Effects,Anti-tumour properties identified from clinical researches.

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last edit date:16th,June.2009.