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Chrysanthemum Flower

A pleasant Chinese tea flower traditionally drunk for tired, red or dry eyes. Its flavonoids have documented antioxidant activity in the laboratory, but no clinical trial has tested it for any eye complaint.

Evidence last reviewed: August 2026

What the science says

  • Benefit for tired or irritated eyes Limited evidence

    A review of flavonoids in Chrysanthemum morifolium and related species summarises pharmacological effects against liver and eye diseases, drawn from cell and animal studies of luteolin, apigenin and chlorogenic acid. No randomised trial has measured eye symptoms in people drinking chrysanthemum tea.

  • Antioxidant and neuroprotective activity Limited evidence

    A laboratory study found that Chrysanthemum morifolium extract protected HT22 neuronal cells from oxidative stress and enhanced sleep via GABAergic modulation, attributing the effect largely to luteolin-7-glucoside. These are in vitro and animal findings.

  • Traditional cooling use in Chinese medicine Limited evidence

    Chrysanthemum is classified in traditional practice as a cooling herb for the liver and eyes, and is a standard ingredient in eye-related formulas. This is documented tradition, not tested efficacy.

Dosage & safety

Studied doseNo studied dose. Traditional preparation is 5–9 g of dried flowers infused as tea, one to three times daily; extract capsules commonly list 300–500 mg.
SafetyWidely consumed as a food-grade tea with a good safety record. Chrysanthemum belongs to the Asteraceae family, so people allergic to ragweed, mugwort or chamomile may react; contact dermatitis from handling the flowers is documented. Photosensitivity has been reported occasionally. Insufficient data in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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