chrysanthemum flower oil

Chrysanthemum flower oil is an essential oil obtained through steam distillation or solvent extraction from the flowering heads of plants in the *Chrysanthemum* genus, most notably *Chrysanthemum morifolium* and *Chrysanthemum indicum*. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is valued for its cooling properties and is frequently used to treat symptoms associated with 'wind-heat,' such as headaches, dizziness, and ocular inflammation. The oil is a complex mixture of bioactive volatile compounds, including monoterpenes like camphor, borneol, and 1,8-cineole, as well as various sesquiterpenes and flavonoids. Pharmacologically, it demonstrates significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities. Its mechanism of action involves the inhibition of pro-inflammatory mediators, including tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), primarily through the suppression of the NF-κB signaling pathway. It is also utilized in aromatherapy for its purported sedative and anxiolytic effects.

Brand names

Ju Hua Oil

Other names

Chrysanthemi Flos oilChrysanthemum indicum oilChrysanthemum morifolium oilWild chrysanthemum oilEssential oil of chrysanthemum