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Chrysanthe... Mum’s the word!


Chrysanthemum is one of two November birth flowers parallel to use as a powerful herb of healing and remedy.



Whilst homecoming events and seasonal décor galore will give Chrysanthemums their rightful moment in the flower spotlight, the better-known herbs that generally grace our holiday tables will undoubtedly overshadow Chrysanthemums herbal side.


Before getting to the potential benefits of Chrysanthemum, it is important to weigh on the side of caution with this cooling herb. It is not to be taken in large amounts nor over long periods of time. Side effects can vary from allergen-like, rash and fever amongst a few others, so


PLEASE CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEFORE INTAKE OR USE.




This perennial bloom of multitude color, size and shape, and a native of East Asia, a national flower of Japan, shows to have taken residency here in the United States during the colonial period and has since developed association (dependent of coloration) with love, loyalty, friendship and happiness. This is a stark contrast to the association with death as in some countries that adorn gravesites with this delicate bloom and symbolically place mums in the circle of sorrow and grief.



Chrysanthemums contain a neat little package of vitamins and minerals too. Just for starters, this anti-inflammatory is stocked well with vitamin Bs, magnesium, potassium, folic acid, and niacin. Certainly, worth a look into.



To shine a little light this year on the herbal medicinal side of the Chrysanthemum, here are several areas where mums are used for potentially helping.

Mums may possibly help with: Cold related- throat, lungs, anti-viral. Angina. Oral care. Skin. Cramps due to menstrual. Circulation and detox. Managing anxiety and helping focus. High blood pressure. Bone health.



Scopes of usage range from making Chrysanthemum

essential oil, to boiling up for tea (this can be solo or made in combination with other herbs) (most local grocers also carry Chrysanthemum tea blends) to being tossed into salads. Lunar New Year celebrations even dole in mum wine.


This is aside from the list of skin care routines of freezing and applying, applying cooled tea or infused lotion, steaming or adding to your usual facemask. The skin care routines themselves can out length a CVS receipt!


-Elise’s Adventures In Herbaland











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