Evidence supporting the use of: Chrysanthemum (unspecified)
For the health condition: Colds (with fever)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Chrysanthemum, particularly Chrysanthemum morifolium (commonly called "ju hua" in Traditional Chinese Medicine), has a long history of use in East Asian herbal medicine for the treatment of colds with fever. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), chrysanthemum is believed to have cooling properties and is often used in decoctions or teas to "dispel wind-heat," a syndrome associated with symptoms such as fever, headache, and sore throat, which are common in upper respiratory infections like colds. Classical texts such as the Ben Cao Gang Mu (Compendium of Materia Medica) and modern TCM pharmacopeias list chrysanthemum as a remedy for febrile illnesses and for clearing heat from the head and eyes.

There is a paucity of robust scientific evidence directly validating the effectiveness of chrysanthemum for the treatment of colds with fever. A handful of in vitro and animal studies suggest that chrysanthemum extracts may possess mild anti-inflammatory or antipyretic effects, but clinical trials in humans are lacking or are of poor methodological quality. Thus, its use for this purpose remains primarily rooted in traditional practice rather than in modern scientific validation. Most contemporary use continues to reflect this traditional context, particularly in East Asian communities.

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