Lanjie Xu , Yongliang Yu , Zhengwei Tan , Chunming Li , Qing Yang , Hongqi Yang , Xiaoyu Su , Yao Sun , Huizhen Liang , Huizhen Liang

Institute of Chinese Herbal Medicine, He'nan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
Author    Correspondence author
Medicinal Plant Research, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 3   doi: 10.5376/mpr.2024.14.0011
Received: 27 Mar., 2024    Accepted: 29 Apr., 2024    Published: 10 May, 2024

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Xu L.J., Yu Y.L., Tan Z.W., Li C.M., Yang Q., Yang H.Q., Su X.Y., Sun Y., and Liang H.Z., 2024, Medical wonders of Chrysanthemum morifolium: fusion of traditional Chinese medicine and modern science, Medicinal Plant Research, 14(3): 126-136 (doi: 10.5376/mpr.2024.14.0011)

Chrysanthemum is an important component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been highly praised for its special therapeutic effects for over 2000 years. This study integrate the research results of traditional and modern medicinal effects of chrysanthemum, in order to broaden its application prospects and develop new drugs, health products, etc. The active ingredients of chrysanthemum, such as naringenin and apigenin, have shown antidepressant effects by regulating various metabolic pathways such as tryptophan and phenylalanine metabolism; The synergistic effect of active ingredients such as apigenin and kaempferol in chrysanthemum has the effect of treating diseases such as gout by inhibiting the activity of xanthine oxidase. Chrysanthemum extract exhibits strong antibacterial properties against Streptococcus mutans and other bacteria, and is expected to become a candidate drug for the treatment of postoperative sore throat. Ethnic pharmacology research emphasizes that chrysanthemum extract has multiple pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and therapeutic effects on cardiovascular diseases. Combining traditional uses with modern medical research achievements, exploring the potential of chrysanthemum as a modern medical raw material.

Chrysanthemum morifolium; Traditional Chinese medicine; Biological activity; Extractive; Clinical application