Chrysanthemum Flower Extract

Brief Introduction

Chrysanthemums, often called mums, are a genus (Chrysanthemum) of about 30 species of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Asia and northeastern Europe.Chrysanthemums were first cultivated in China as a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BC.[1] An ancient Chinese city was named Ju-Xian, meaning "chrysanthemum city". The plant is particularly significant during the Double Ninth Festival. The flower was introduced into Japan probably in the 8th century AD, and the Emperor adopted the flower as his official seal. There is a "Festival of Happiness" in Japan that celebrates the flower.The flower was brought to Europe in the 17th century. This plant is also a kind of Flower.

Detailed Product Description

Product name: Chrysanthemum Flower extract

Plant source:  Chrysanthemum indicum L. (Fam. Compositae).

Active ingredients:Flavone

Specification: 3%

Parts used :flower and leaf

Specification : parthenolide

Appearance: yellow brown powder

Test: HPLC

CAS No.:20554-84-1

Molecular Formula:C15H20O3

Molecular Weight:248.32

Main Functions

Chrysanthemum is the dried flower bud of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat, which has good health care value and can be used both as food and as medicine according to Chinese regulation. Its medicinal value is familiar to people, and the modern research indicates that the chrysanthemum contains the flavanone class, the choline, the amino acid, the chrysanthemum glucoside, the chlorogenic acid, Vitamin a and the Vitamin b, the trace element selenium, nickel, manganese and so on. It can be used to lower fever, to detoxicate, to treat disorders of the liver, to lower blood pressure. It is used in treating sore pain, dizziness, hypertension and so on; It has distinctive anti-viral function, containing ingredients of anti-senile, promoting cholesterol decomposition and excretion.

    1,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.

2.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.

3. 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.

4.The flowers have been shown scientifically to have antibacterial, antifungal and hypertensive effects, thus illuminating Chrysanthemum's traditional use for dizziness, ocular inflammation, and skin boils.

5.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.

Storage: Store in cool & dry place, Keep away from strong light and heat.

Shelf life: 24Months when properly stored.

Packing: 25/kg paper drum and two plastic-bags inside