The efficacy and function of wild chrysanthemum

For the Chinese medicinal material such as wild chrysanthemum, we should first understand its medicinal value and precautions before consuming it. The following is an introduction to wild chrysanthemum. I hope you can read it carefully, which will be of great help for your consumption.

[Source] The flower of the chrysanthemum plant , Chrysanthemum strychnifolia . The flowers are picked in autumn and dried.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 25 to 50 cm high. The stem is erect, cylindrical, densely covered with white short hairs. The basal leaves are clustered, slightly rosette-shaped, spoon-shaped and oblanceolate, 3-5 cm long, 7-10 mm wide, obtuse at the apex, cuneate at the base, gradually narrowing into a petiole, and entire. Both sides are densely covered with short coarse hairs; stem leaves are alternate, oblanceolate, gradually narrowed upwards, pointed at the apex, and clasping the stem at the base. There are 3 to 5 capitulums borne at the top of the stem, arranged in an umbel shape. The peduncle of the inflorescence is 2 to 6 cm long, with a bract at the base; the involucres are in 2 to 3 rows and are hemispherical; the ligulate flowers are female, in 1 row, and purple. Achenes are obovate, ribbed, covered with short white hairs, and white pappus. Flowering period is autumn.

【Habitat distribution】Grows on hillsides. Distributed in Yunnan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and reduces inflammation. Treat toothache, sore throat, eye pain, and stomatitis.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian. For external use: soak in water and gargle.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Commonly Used Herbs in Kunming Folk Culture"

I believe that through the detailed introduction of wild chrysanthemum in this article, everyone can understand the efficacy and medicinal properties of wild chrysanthemum. I hope this helps you all.