Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.
Category
Heat-clearing and detoxifying herbs
Properties
Sweet, bitter, slightly cold
Meridians
Lung and Liver meridians
Dosage
5-10g
Functions
Dispelling wind and clearing heat, calming liver and brightening eyes, detoxifying
Indications
Wind-heat common cold, headache, dizziness, red and painful eyes, blurred vision, carbuncles and toxic sores
Contraindications
Use with caution in cases of qi deficiency and cold stomach, poor appetite and diarrhea
Description
Chrysanthemum is the dried capitulum of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat., a plant of the Asteraceae family. Mainly produced in Zhejiang, Anhui, Henan and other places. Harvested in batches when the flowers are in full bloom from September to November, dried in the shade or baked dry, or smoked and then dried in the sun. Used raw.