SAFE
Chrysanthemum Flower
Chrysanthemum morifolium Ju Hua
Likely Safe
V1 Verified
TCM Herbs
PubMed Studies
1,200
About
Chrysanthemum flowers contain apigenin and luteolin with antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, and ophthalmological protective effects.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts via multiple pharmacodynamic mechanisms consistent with Traditional Chinese Medicine polypharmacology. Primary active compounds modulate key signalling pathways including NF-kB, AMPK, and receptor-mediated pathways identified in modern pharmacological research.
📊 Effectiveness
Hypertension and eye health
Evidence Grade B · 8 studies · n=880
Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Generally very safe. Allergy to Asteraceae. Blood pressure lowering interaction.
🏷️ Other Names
Chrysanthemum morifolium Ju Hua