Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Chrysanthemum morifolium: An Ethnopharmacological Perspective

Abstract

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. 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. 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. 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.