Florist's daisy
Chrysanthemum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (70 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Florist's daisy, scientifically known as Chrysanthemum, is a versatile medicinal plant celebrated for its therapeutic properties. Rich in essential oils and bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to soothe inflammation, relieve respiratory ailments, and reduce stress. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this resilient herb offers profound benefits for holistic wellness.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- daisy
- chrysanthemums
- mums
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ChrysanthemumSynonyms
- Hulteniella
- Dendranthema
- Arctanthemum
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- crisantemo
- Crisantemos
German:
- Chrysanthemen
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Chrysanthemum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Chrysanthemum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of Germany and Poland. Its distribution also extends to the Czechia-Slovakia region within the same central zone. Moving toward Southwestern Europe, the species is established in France. Finally, the plant is also documented inhabiting the Baleares islands.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Poland |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Chrysanthemum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 7 supporting sources | ★★★★☆ |
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- BMC genomics
- Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology
- RSC advances
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
- Heliyon
View 2 additional sources
- Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry
- Pharmacological research
Seed
- Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry
Chemicals
Chrysanthemum has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Linarin, Anthocyanins, CHLOROGENIC ACID, CHLOROPHYLL B, Carbendazim.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Linarin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthocyanins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROPHYLL B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carbendazim | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carotenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cyanidin 3-glucoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eupatilin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isorhamnetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isorhoifolin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Linarin
- Plant physiology
- Fitoterapia
Anthocyanins
- Photochemistry and photobiology
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
CHLOROPHYLL B
- Photochemistry and photobiology
Carbendazim
- Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry
Carotenoids
- Photochemistry and photobiology
Cyanidin 3-glucoside
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
Eupatilin
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
Isorhamnetin
- Heliyon
Isorhoifolin
- Plant physiology
Activities
Chrysanthemum has 6 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective, Nephroprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nephroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
- Heliyon
- Fitoterapia
Anticancer
- Heliyon
- Fitoterapia
Antimicrobial
- Heliyon
Hepatoprotective
- Heliyon
Nephroprotective
- Heliyon
Neuroprotective
- Fitoterapia
Medicinal Uses
Chrysanthemum has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, inflammatory bowel disease, Alzheimer's disease, acute kidney injury, anti-allergic.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammatory bowel disease | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute kidney injury | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-allergic | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| brain cancers | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes complications | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperuricemia | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ischemic stroke | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysanthemum extracts | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysanthemum water extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| complex polysaccharide | International journal of biological macromolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infusions | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| medicinal herb | Molecular horticulture (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| organic chrysanthemum extracts | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| organic extracts from the petals of five chrysanthemum cultivars | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tea | Molecular horticulture (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| teas | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water extracts | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |