What is chrysanthemum? Uses, remedies from the chrysanthemum plant

Chrysanthemums are no longer strange to Vietnamese people. This is a familiar cooking ingredient, especially chrysanthemum is also a precious medicinal herb commonly used in both Eastern and Western medicine. Let’s learn the uses and remedies from chrysanthemum through the following article.

Learn about chrysanthemums

What is the chrysanthemum plant?

What is the chrysanthemum plant?

The scientific name of chrysanthemum is Pluchea Indica (L) Less. Also known by names such as compassion, great compassion, great wormwood, green seal, moth moth,… Belonging to the Asteraceae family, the chrysanthemum plant originates from India and Malaysia.

Characteristics of chrysanthemum plant

Characteristics of chrysanthemum plant

The chrysanthemum tree has an upright shape, usually 1-2m high. The body is covered with thin and smooth hairs. Branches slender, small, leaves elliptical, serrated, leaf tips pointed, may be sessile or short petioles.

Chrysanthemum has a light fragrance, faintly in the air. Chrysanthemum flowers grow in purple clusters. Cylindrical fruit with 10 edges, small shape.

Chrysanthemum plants are distributed in the northern provinces such as Nghe An, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Vinh Phuc, Hoa Binh, … in the plains, low hillsides. It can be grown wild or grown as medicine on a large scale.

Parts used for medicinal purposes

Parts used for medicinal purposes

Chrysanthemums can be harvested at any time of the year. But for medicinal purposes, it is best to harvest in summer and autumn. The most commonly used parts are the roots, leaves and tops. This herb can be used in both fresh and dried forms.

• Fresh chrysanthemums: After harvesting, they will be washed to remove dirt, mud and remaining chemicals. Next, you can choose to use it according to your prescription. It should be kept in the refrigerator to extend its shelf life.
• Dried chrysanthemums: After harvesting, wash and wait to dry, chrysanthemums will be cut into pieces of 3-5cm each. Medicinal materials will be exposed or dried and put in air-tight bags. Preserved in dry, cool place.

Uses of chrysanthemum

Uses of chrysanthemum

According to traditional medicine, chrysanthemum is cool, mildly aromatic, with a bit of bitterness and bitterness. Chrysanthemum plays a great role in remedies for digestive problems, bones, joints, kidneys, respiratory problems,… All because chrysanthemums have uses such as wind, cold, fire, and poison. , expectorant, diuretic, activating blood, anti-inflammatory, lowering blood pressure, nourishing the body, stimulating the digestive system, …

In modern medicine, chrysanthemums contain essential oils and chlorogenic acid. Besides, there are also vitamin C, calcium, iron, protid, … This type of medicine can help reduce fever, treat cough, colds, improve bone and joint diseases, urinary tract, promote the activity of the digestive system, reduce stress,…

Some remedies from chrysanthemum plant help treat diseases

With a multitude of functions, chrysanthemum is present in many medicines to treat diseases. However, it is necessary to consult an experienced specialist before applying the remedy, when there are abnormal signs, it is necessary to go to medical facilities for examination.

Remedy for high fever, headache

• In the ratio of 2:1:1 including chrysanthemum, lemongrass leaves, lemon leaves. Bring the ingredients to clean and then sharpen with 2 liters of water. Boil for 15 minutes, then take the water to drink, divide it into 2 parts and drink during the day . As for the residue, add water and 5g of salt and then boil to relieve cold, can be used with basil, grapefruit leaves, lemongrass, …

Back pain remedy

• Chrysanthemum leaves still have young branches, washed to remove impurities and then drained. Soak chrysanthemums in white wine and bring the star until it turns yellow, then apply it on your back for 15 minutes. Persist in applying every day to feel the effect.

Some remedies from chrysanthemum

Remedies for bronchitis

• The required ingredients include 30g old chrysanthemum, 50g pork, fresh ginger, rice. Bring chrysanthemum and pork washed with diluted salt water and then minced. Fresh ginger is washed, peeled and used 2-3 slices, sliced. Use 2 handfuls of rice to cook porridge with meat, chrysanthemum and ginger, cook and eat 3 meals a day.

Asthma remedy

• Prepare chrysanthemum and water spinach, wait for it to wilt, pick up young leaves, then soak for about 10 minutes in diluted salt water. Crush the ingredients and drain the water. Give the patient to drink for 3 consecutive months.

Some remedies from chrysanthemum plant help treat diseases

Remedy for spine spine

• Prepare chrysanthemum leaves, soak in salt water for about 10 minutes. Crush the leaves and add 5g of salt and about 82ml of beer. Using this mixture orally for 1 week can improve spine disease.

Hemorrhoids remedy

• Prepare chrysanthemum, guise leaves, wormwood, fig leaves in equal proportions, 1 yellow turmeric.
• Bring the leaves washed, put in a pot with 1.5 liters of water, then add a few slices of turmeric. When it boils, put it in a bowl, wait for it to cool down, then use an anal steam bath for 15 minutes. Then soak the anus directly for 10 minutes. Perform 2-3 times per week, with mild hemorrhoids, hemorrhoids will shrink and disappear in about 2 months.

Cure for urinary retention

Wash 40g of dried chrysanthemum leaves (or 100g of fresh chrysanthemum leaves). Cook it into drinking water and then use it instead of filtered water to drink every day.

Note when using chrysanthemum to cure disease

Note when using chrysanthemum to cure disease

Please consult your doctor, pharmacist or experienced professional in the relevant field before use. Note to choose a reputable place, with a name and clear medicinal origin when looking to buy chrysanthemum to ensure health.

Where can I buy chrysanthemums? How much?

Where can I buy chrysanthemums? How much?

Currently, because of the miraculous use of chrysanthemum in medicine, this medicinal herb has been grown on a large scale. You can buy chrysanthemums at drugstores, establishments specializing in the sale of oriental medicinal herbs with the price of about 150,000 – 200,000 VND for 1kg of dried chrysanthemums.

Above is an article about chrysanthemum as well as remedies, notes and where to buy chrysanthemum. Hope to have provided you with useful information about this medicinal herb.

Source: VietFarm Medicinal Center

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