Wild Chrysanthemum Flower (Chrysanthemum indicum; Ye Ju Hua) Powdered: 500 gm (1.17 lb): V

Edible Chrysanthemum flowers and leaves figure as garnish and ingredients in innumerable Chinese recipes. Chrysanthemum is often combined with tea leaves to make a delicious drink. Medicinally, Chrysanthemum is used as an infusion, decoction, tincture and poultice. Chrysanthemum is used as a multipurpose sedative in Chinese medicine. It helps relieve cough, and lower anxiety and blood pressure. Research in China using about 60 grams daily of Chrysanthemum morifolium flowers for lowering vascular pressure reported case success rates of 17.1% very effective, 51.4% effective, 31.5% not effective. Note the high dose level, thus indicating that Chrysanthemum is regarded as safe. Chrysanthemum morifolium flowers are one of two primary ingredients in a classical Chinese cough remedy, a strong decoction, called Sang ju yin, available thoughout China. Sang ju yin: Mulberry leaf 7.5g Chrysanthemum flower 3g Bitter apricot kernel 6g Forsythia fruit 5g Peppermint 2.5g Platycodon root 6g Licorice 2.5g Yam rhizome 6g Chrysanthemum is also used as a liver-balancer and digestive aid in Chinese medicine. The flowers have been shown scientifically to have antibacterial, antifungal and hypotensive effects, thus illuminating Chrysanthemum's traditional use for dizziness, ocular inflammation, and skin boils. The flowers also contain several strong anti-inflammatory compounds, effective both internally and externally. Of fifteen isolated Chrysanthemum compounds, all showed potent inhibitory effects against abnormal cells. One compound in particular, arnidiol, has cancer researchers seriosly interested. Chrysanthemum morifolium also contains a flavonoid compound that is active against HIV infection. Some individuals may experience contact dermatitis, and allergic reactions, though rare, can occur. It is always best to proceed very slowly with an herb one has not previously handled or ingested. This is Plum Flower brand's nitrogen-flushed vacuum pack. Plum Flower is one of the most distinguished herb houses in the world. Sulfur Free, Chlorine Free, Aluminum Phosphate Free. Sulfites are used to give herbs the appearance of freshness. As with dried fruit, unsulfured herbs look different than those that are adulterated with preservatives. Herbs that are preservative free are more natural looking and are generally darker. The brightness of the herbs may be appealing, but it indicates the presence of harmful additives. Despite their appearance, unsulfured herbs are more fresh and safer than regular commercially available products. The use of sulfur, chlorine and aluminum phosphate was made unnecessary through the establishment of Plum Flower processing stations in China. Herb harvesters slice and process the herbs fresh, avoiding the need to rehydrate dried herbs later to process. This first step is crucial, as rehydration leads to decomposition and thus the need for preservatives. The herbs are the