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Chrysanthemum Flower

Chrysanthemum Flower is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Release the Exterior: Cool, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior (Wind-Heat Diaphoretics).” Source-described actions include Disperses Wind and clears Heat; Calms the Liver and clears the eyes; Calms Liver Yang and extinguishes Wind. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs that Release the Exterior: Cool, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior (Wind-Heat Diaphoretics)
Nature
Slightly Cold / (Cool)
Flavor
Sweet, Bitter, (Acrid)
Channels
Lung, Liver

Source reference: American Dragon · Ju Hua

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