Chrysanthemum Flower (Chrysanthemum morifolium; Chrysanthemum sinense; Ju Hua) 4:1 Powder 10 lb box: HE

This is our BULK DISCOUNTED 10 lb plastic-lined cardboard bulk pack. We also have this herb at a further discount in our 25 lb pack, and in 1 lb bottles and capsules. To find the other pack sizes, just copy and paste the herb name into our Search. We use only 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose '00' capsules for all of our encapsulated products. We offer both bulk powder and capsules. Obviously our bulk bottles are bulk powder, not capsules, but the capsule weight is included to give you a way of judging the recommended dosage. Chrysanthemum - Botanical Extract 4:1 -- Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: Mum, Ye Ju, Ju Hua Chrysanthemum cools! Used for thousands of years to reduce fever and the feverish discomforts of colds and headaches, this cooling herb will also help to reduce inflammation. It is an old and reliable tonic for good eye health, relieving strain, night blindness and sore, tired eyes. History: Chrysanthemum is a hardy annual and perennial, native to China and Japan, that is now cultivated in Europe, the United States and many other places in the world because of the great commercial demand for the flowers. It may grow to thirty-six inches in height and thrives in rich, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Its common and botanical name is derived from two Greek words, i.e., chrysos, meaning 'golden' and anthos, meaning 'flower, ' and these beautiful ornamental flowers generally bloom in the autumn in most every color, including red, orange, yellow, white and lavender. They were introduced to the West from China in the eighteenth century and rapidly became popular as decorative ornamentals. In the East they have been valued in herbal medicine as a bitter, aromatic herb that cools the body since at least the first century A.D. The Chinese always steamed the flowers before drying to reduce bitterness, and they made a tea as a cooling and refreshing summer drink. Some of the constituents included in Chrysanthemum are stachydrine, choline, betaine, three flavonoids (acacetin, apigenin, luteolin) and vitamin B-1. Beneficial Uses: Chrysanthemum is believed to support good coronary health. It is thought to promote healthy blood pressure levels, dilate the coronary arteries and increase blood flow to the heart. The flower has used to relieve hypertension and is said to be helpful in cases of angina. Considered an antibacterial, Chrysanthemum is believed to inhibit the growth of pathogens, making it useful in preventing many diseases. In addition, new research has indicated that one of the flavonoids, acacetin, has been said to inhibit cell growth and cell cycle progression in ce