Title:Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Chrysanthemum morifolium:
An Ethnopharmacological Perspective
Volume: 20
Issue: 5
Author(s): Smriti Ojha, Pratik Kumar Vishwakarma, Shivendra Mani Tripathi and Sudhanshu Mishra*
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur,
India
Keywords:
Traditional chinese medicine, antioxidant, Chrysanthemum morifolium, flavonoids, allergies, cardiovascular disease.
Abstract:
Aim: The current manuscript aims to discuss the ethnopharmacological relevance of the
common plant Chrysanthemum morifolium, also known as pot mums and its potential therapeutic
applications.
Methods: A bibliography survey was carried out using various electronic databases like google
scholar, ScienceDirect, Springer, Scopus, PubMed, Wiley, etc. Other offline, as well as, online academic
libraries were also used for the bibliography survey and compilation of data.
Result and Discussion: Traditional remedies have grown in both therapeutic and economic importance
around the world and are used by various groups of people. While the use of these medications
has grown, there are still concerns about their consistency, safety, and efficacy in many areas.
Chrysanthemum is the peak three of the world’s mainly significant cut flowers with an important
herb of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It contains abundant volatile oil and flavonoids. It has
been used for a long time to treat allergies, cardiovascular disease, severe flu, hypertension, and
sore throat. It also has characteristics such as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, aromatic, demulcent,
febrifuge, hepatic, hypotensive, refrigerant, etc.
Conclusion: It can be established from the complete study that various active constituents can be
isolated from the plant which has potential therapeutic value and justifies its use on modern scientific
parameters.