Single Herb Glossary

Jú Huā 菊花

Pharmaceutical name	Chrysanthemi Flos chrysanthemum flower
Category	Cool, Acrid, Release the Exterior
Key Properties	Cooling, aromatic, light Ascend/Descend, Drain/ tonify **Disperse Wind-Heat, cool & tonify LV, brighten eyes, Resolves Toxicity
Properties	Sweet Bitter Slightly Cold
Tropism	LU, LV
Actions & Indications	1) Disperses Wind, Clears Heat 2) Calms LV, Clears the Eyes 3) Calms LV, Extinguishes Wind (Headache, dizziness) 4) Resolves Toxicity
Dosages	4.5-15g
Contraindications (TCM)	Do not use large dosage in patients with Qi deficiency, Stomach cold, or diarrhea
Contraindications (Western)
Chemical Composition	Essential oils 0.2-0.85% (borneol, bornyl acetate, chrysanthenone, camphor), flavone (luteolin, apigenin, acacetin), chrysanthemin A, B; chlorochrymorin, chrysandiol
Pharmacological Effects	• Vasodilative: shown to dilate blood vessels; increases blood perfusion to coronary arteries, lowers blood pressure, decreases body temperature • Antibiotic: inhibits S. aureus, 13-hemolytic streptococcus, and Shigella sonnei;.inhibits leptospira at high doses
Herb-Drug Interactions
Classical Formula(s)	Sang Ju Yin (Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Drink) 桑菊飲 Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang (Ling Yang Jiao substituted with Shui Niu Jiao (Antelope Horn and Unicaria Decoction)羚角鉤藤湯 (羚角钩藤汤)

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This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.