Chrysanthemum Flower vs Alpinia zerumbet

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Chrysanthemum Flower

Chrysanthemum morifolium

Cardiovascular

Alpinia zerumbet

Cardiovascular

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Chrysanthemum Flower

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Alpinia zerumbet

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Chinese and Korean ornamental and medicinal flower; used in TCM and Korean Hanbang for wind-heat conditions, eye disorders, liver heat, and hypertension.

East Asian ornamental ginger with significant medicinal properties; leaf tea popular in Okinawa.

Active Compounds

luteolin, apigenin, acacetin, chlorogenic acid, beta-carotene

flavonoids, terpinen-4-ol, bornyl acetate, cardamonin, yakuchinones, dihydro-5,6-dehydrokavain

Traditional Uses

Eye conditions, Wind-heat fever, Liver fire, Hypertension

hypertension, antioxidant, digestive aid, heart health

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory activity, Antihypertensive effects, Antioxidant properties, Antimicrobial action

antihypertensive, antioxidant, cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

4.5-9g dried flower daily; 1-2 cups chrysanthemum tea

3-6g dried leaf as tea or essential oil topically

Contraindications

Cold conditions, Allergy to Asteraceae

hypotension, blood pressure medications

Side Effects

Allergic reaction in Asteraceae-sensitive, Mild GI effects

hypotension with medications

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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