Chrysanthemum indicum
Chrysanthemum indicum, commonly known as Chrysanthemum weeds or Wild Chrysanthemum, is a versatile medicinal herb prized in traditional practices. Renowned for its cooling properties, it is widely used to treat inflammation, fever, and eye ailments. This resilient plant offers potent antioxidant benefits, supporting overall wellness through its natural bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Chrysanthemum indicum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Chrysanthemum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chrysanthemum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of Europe. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing in France and Portugal. Its presence also extends to the Baleares islands within the same southwestern territory. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species is documented in Italy. Finally, the geographical range includes Bulgaria, completing its spread across these diverse European landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chrysanthemum indicum has 57 reported phytochemicals identified across 96 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include luteolin, flavonoids, apigenin, linarin, chlorogenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 57
- Scientific sources
- 96
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 13 | ★★★★★ |
| flavonoids | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| apigenin | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| linarin | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| diosmetin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| acacetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chrysanthemum indicum has 7 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tyrosinase-Inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chrysanthemum indicum has 36 reported medicinal uses identified across 42 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, drought, gout, multidrug resistance, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 36
- Scientific sources
- 42
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| drought | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gout | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| multidrug resistance | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CdCl2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Japanese encephalitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pemphigus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |