Chrysanthemum
Florist's daisy
Chrysanthemum, commonly known as mums, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished in traditional practices. Renowned for its cooling properties, it is frequently used to soothe inflammation, reduce fever, and alleviate respiratory issues. Whether consumed as a calming tea or applied topically, this vibrant bloom offers profound holistic healing benefits.
- Scientific name: Chrysanthemum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chrysanthemum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names across different languages and cultures, reflecting its widespread medicinal and ornamental use. In Tibetan, it is referred to as མེ་ཏོག་ལུག་མིག, while in Javanese, it is called Kembang Sruni. The Tamil name for the plant is சிவந்தி, and in Hungarian, it is known as krizantém. Additionally, it is commonly called Kekwa in Malay.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bo | མེ་ཏོག་ལུག་མིག | Wikidata |
| jv | Kembang Sruni | Wikidata |
| ta | சிவந்தி | Wikidata |
| hu | krizantém | Wikidata |
| ms | Kekwa | Wikidata |
| bn | চন্দ্রমল্লিকা | Wikidata |
| my | ဂန္ဓာမာပန်း | Wikidata |
| pnb | گل داؤدی | Wikidata |
| eo | Krizantemo | Wikidata |
| tr | Kasımpatı | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant is highly valued in traditional medicine, with various components offering unique therapeutic benefits. The most common part used is the dried flowers, which are often brewed into a soothing tea to reduce inflammation. A single flower can contain a complex array of bioactive compounds, especially when harvested as a young flower before it has fully opened, as this stage often preserves a higher concentration of essential oils. The delicate petals are also frequently utilized in topical applications or infusions due to their aesthetic and medicinal qualities, while the seed can be processed for its oil content, which is rich in nutrients.- Total parts
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 11
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flower | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| young flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petals | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bud | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chrysanthemum has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include linarin, Chlorophyll b, JA, SA, allantoin.
- Total chemicals
- 23
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| linarin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chlorophyll b | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| JA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allantoin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| biochanin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carbendazim | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chrysanthemum has 6 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective, Nephroprotective.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nephroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chrysanthemum has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, inflammatory bowel disease, Alzheimer's disease, acute kidney injury, anti-allergic.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammatory bowel disease | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute kidney injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-allergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| brain cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes complications | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperuricemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ischemic stroke | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |