Wild Chrysanthemum vs Myrica Esculenta

TCM herb stronger than Ju Hua for clearing heat and toxins; used for carbuncles, sore throat, and hypertension.

Evergreen tree found in the Himalayan foothills used in Ayurvedic and folk medicine of Nepal and India for digestive, respiratory, and nervous system conditions.

luteolin, apigenin, chlorogenic acid, borneol, camphor

myricitrin, taraxerol, alpha-amyrin, phenolic acids

Clears heat and toxins, Treats carbuncles and abscesses, Antihypertensive, Sore throat

fever, diarrhea, cough, headache, earache, sore throat

Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antihypertensive, Antifungal

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antipyretic, antispasmodic

9-15g dried

3–6g bark powder or decoction daily

Cold spleen and stomach conditions, Not for prolonged use

pregnancy (high doses), allergy to Myricaceae

GI discomfort with excessive use

mild nausea, gastric irritation with high doses