Anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antihypertensive
Clears heat, disperses wind, soothes the liver, improves vision.
Used for the common cold, fevers, headaches, conjunctivitis, reddening
of the eyes, and some cases of deafness. This herb is excellent
for fevers with headache and for counteracting the effects of hot
climate. While this is a surface- relieving herb, it also has some
yin-nourishing properties.
The white chrysanthemum flower is used to relieve hypertension,
pacify the liver, expel wind, and clear eyesight. The yellow chrysanthemum
flower is more effective for wind-heat syndrome with symptoms of
fever and sore throat.
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