Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Flos Chrysanthemi Indici |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 野菊花 · Ye Ju Hua |
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| Medicinal Part | Flowers |
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| Efficacy Category | Heat-clearing |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried flower head of Chrysanthemum indicum L.(Asteraceae) |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bitter, Acrid; Slightly cold |
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| Channels Entered | Liver, Heart |
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What Is Ye Ju Hua?
Ye Ju Hua (Wild Chrysanthemum) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Anhui, Jiangsu, Jiangxi.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter, Acrid; Slightly cold
Channels Entered: Liver, Heart
Ye Ju Hua: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Flos Chrysanthemi Indici
Botanical Origin
The dried flower head of Chrysanthemum indicum L.(Asteraceae)
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Anhui, Jiangsu, Jiangxi.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is yellow, intact, aromatic.
Macroscopic Features
Sub-spherical, 0.3~1cm diameter, brownish-yellow. Involucres formed by 4~5 layers of bracts. One whorl of ligulate flowers, yellow, wrinkled; numerous tubular flowers, dark yellow. Light in weight. Aromatic odor, bitter taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
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Traditional Functions
Clears heat, resolves toxin, eliminates swelling. Inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus, bacillus, Streptococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Dysentery bacillus, influenza virus.
How Ye Ju Hua Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Ye Ju Hua is classified among the Heat-clearing herbs. It appears in 1 classical formulas in our library.
Formulas containing Ye Ju Hua are traditionally used for:
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Classical Formulas Containing Ye Ju Hua
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ye Ju Hua? Are Ju Hua, Jin Yin Hua and Pu Gong Ying the same?
Official Ye Ju Hua (野菊花) is the dried capitulum of Chrysanthemum indicum. The pharmacopoeial name is Chrysanthemi Indici Flos. Ju Hua is the capitulum of Chrysanthemum morifolium. The pharmacopoeial name is Chrysanthemi Flos: disperses wind-heat, calms the Liver, brightens the eyes and clears heat to resolve toxin, and is less bitter-cold. Jin Yin Hua is sweet-cold: clears heat, resolves toxin and disperses wind-heat. Pu Gong Ying is bitter-sweet and cold: clears heat, resolves toxin, disperses swelling, dissipates nodes and promotes urination to free strangury. Write Ye Ju Hua. Use caution in Spleen-Stomach vacuity cold.
What are the TCM properties and traditional uses of Ye Ju Hua?
According to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, Ye Ju Hua is bitter, acrid and slightly cold, enters the Liver and Heart channels, and acts to clear heat, resolve toxin, drain fire and calm the Liver. It is used for boils and abscesses, red swollen painful eyes, and headache with dizziness. Bitter-acrid and slightly cold, it resolves toxin more strongly than chrysanthemum. It suits heat-toxin sores and Liver-fire red eyes—not a daily tea. Use caution in Spleen-Stomach vacuity cold.
Does Ye Ju Hua need special processing? Can Ju Hua replace it?
Remove foreign matter and residual stalks and leaves. Chrysanthemum leans to dispersing wind-heat and calming the Liver to brighten the eyes; its toxin-resolving action is weaker, so it cannot replace wild chrysanthemum for boils by equal weight. Xia Sang Ju granules use wild chrysanthemum, not Hangzhou chrysanthemum. Commercial wild-chrysanthemum tea should not be a long-term beverage.
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Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
