Family: Asteraceae
Common names: Chrysanthemum, Sevanthi (Tamil), Guldaudi (Hindi)
Parts used: Flowers, leaves, and sometimes stems
Medicinal Name:
Chrysanthemum indicum
It is a flowering plant commonly found in Asia and widely used for ornamental and medicinal purposeS.
Medicinal Uses and Advantages:
1. Anti-inflammatory: Chrysanthemum has compounds that help reduce inflammation and swelling.
2. Antioxidant: Rich in flavonoids and other antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress.
3. Eye Health: Chrysanthemum tea is traditionally used to relieve eye strain and improve vision.
4. Cooling effect: Used in traditional Chinese medicine to reduce body heat and treat fevers.
5. Respiratory Health: Helps relieve symptoms of colds, sinus congestion, and sore throat.
6. Blood Pressure Regulation: May help in lowering high blood pressure when consumed as tea.
7. Skin Benefits: Used in topical creams for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects on skin conditions like acne.
8. Calming Effect: Chrysanthemum tea is known to have mild sedative properties and can help reduce stress and anxiety.