This botanical profile is part of the Star Naturals Herbal Library.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum x morifolium
Historical / Folk Use
Chrysanthemum has a long history of use in East Asian herbal traditions, particularly within Traditional Chinese Medicine. The flowers were commonly brewed into teas, added to foods like salads, and incorporated into herbal washes. Traditionally, chrysanthemum was appreciated for its gently restorative nature and its role in supporting relaxation and overall balance.
Energetics
Traditionally described as:
• Floral, gentle, and calming
• Clarifying and balancing
• Soothing and restorative
• Refreshing and harmonizing
How Star Naturals
uses this botanical
Chrysanthemum flowers appear in our botanical bath soak where gentle comfort and calming floral character are desired. The dried blossoms infuse the bath with a soft herbal aroma while complementing other botanicals traditionally associated with soothing, restorative bathing experiences.
Found in these Star Naturals formulations:
Research & Resources
The research summaries below highlight findings from scientific studies on compounds found in this botanical.
They are provided for educational purposes and do not represent claims about the effects of Star Naturals products.
Study 1:
Chrysanthemum morifolium (Ju Hua) and related species have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Traditional sources describe chrysanthemum flower preparations using concepts such as ‘clearing heat’ and general comfort within traditional herbal systems. These descriptions are based on historical herbal tradition and energetics rather than controlled clinical evidence.
Study 2:
Chrysanthemum indicum has traditional use in East Asian herbal practice for symptoms described in terms of inflammation or discomfort, but these historical applications are not based on controlled clinical research.
Study 3:
Scientific reviews describe that Chrysanthemum flower extracts contain a range of phytochemicals that have been associated with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities in laboratory contexts.
Study 4:
In laboratory tests, extracts from several C. morifolium cultivars were associated with high antioxidant activity linked to measurable phenolic compound levels.