Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum ( Chrysanthemum sp)
Brief Background:
Chrysanthemum is a popular plant for its ornamental, food, and insecticidal uses. Worldwide, Chrysanthemums are planted in gardens for their flowers and are often associated with autumn in temperate climates. In Asia, Chrysanthemum tea is a popular beverage. Pyrethrins extracted from the seed casings of Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium and Chrysanthemum coccineum are used as insecticides and insect repellents. Pyrethrins can be readily absorbed through the gut and by respiration and poorly absorbed through skin contact. Normally, the liver rapidly and extensively metabolizes pyrethrins and they therefore are known to have a relatively low risk of chronic accumulation. Poisoning is usually due to accidental or intentional ingestion, but may also be caused by chronic exposure.
Expert Opinion and Historic Precedent:
In traditional Asian medicine, Chrysanthemum flower is traditionally regarded as “cooling”.
