Chrysanthellum: Benefits, Dosage, Contraindications
Other name(s)
Golden Chamomile, American Chrysanthellum, Golden Chamomile
Scientific name(s)
Chrysanthellum indicum subsp. Afro americanum B. L. Turner
Family or group:
Plants
Active ingredients:
Flavonoids
Saponins
Tannins
Alkaloids
Chlorogenic Acid
Caffeic Acid
Indications
Rating methodology
EFSA approval.
Venous Insufficiency ✪✪✪✪✪
The rich flavonoid and saponin content of Chrysanthellum confers a beneficial action on the circulatory system. It alleviates heavy legs through its venotonic action. Generally, 12 to 16 g of dry plant per day or its equivalent is used. In herbal tea (1 teaspoon = 2 g of plant), 3 to 4 teas per day preferably after meals. The tea is prepared by decoction and infusion in water.
Posologie
Oral Route: Aerial Parts
1.2 - 2.4 g
Adults
Powder, Tea/Infusion, Dry Extract
LIEVRE H., GUILLOT B., REYMOND E. Chrysanthellum: a hepatotropic, normolipidemic, and vasculotropic: confirmations and acquisitions Extracted from the Journal of the Young Practitioner, 1984, 7
LIEVRE H., GUILLOT B. Chrysanthellum americanum: a tropical plant in the service of vessels, liver, and lipo-proteic metabolism orthodoxy Extract from the Revue du Jeune Médecin, 1984
GIRRE, Loïc Les plantes et les médicaments: l'origine végétale de nos médicaments Paris: Delachaux et Niestlé, 2001.- 253 p
Detoxification ✪✪✪✪✪
Chrysanthellum is a plant known for its hepatoprotective virtues. Indeed, it can be used in cases of food or alcohol intoxication. French studies have demonstrated that Chrysanthellum also offers dramatic effects on alcohol elimination from the blood, with an increase of nearly 5 times the normal speed. It also has virtues for the regeneration of liver cells damaged by alcohol. Generally, 12 to 16 g of dry plant per day or its equivalent is used. In herbal tea (1 teaspoon = 2 g of plant), 3 to 4 teas per day preferably after meals. The tea is prepared by decoction and infusion in water.
Posologie
Oral Route: Aerial Parts
1.2 - 2.4 g
Adults
Powder, Tea/Infusion, Dry Extract
GIRRE, Loïc Les plantes et les médicaments: l'origine végétale de nos médicaments Paris: Delachaux et Niestlé, 2001.- 253 p
Hypercholesterolemia ✪✪✪✪✪
A study was conducted on 46 patients, who received a concentrated extract of Chrysanthellum in 10-day sequences each month for 3 months. When Chrysanthellum is used alone, an average cholesterol decrease of 17% and an average triglyceride decrease of 66% are noted. Generally, 12 to 16 g of dry plant per day or its equivalent is used. In herbal tea (1 teaspoon = 2 g of plant), 3 to 4 teas per day preferably after meals. The tea is prepared by decoction and infusion in water.
Posologie
Oral Route: Aerial Parts
1.2 - 2.4 g
3 - months
Adults
Powder, Tea/Infusion, Dry Extract
GIRRE, Loïc La santé par les plantes Rennes: Ouest-France, 1992.- 221 p
LIEVRE H., GUILLOT B., REYMOND E. Chrysanthellum: a hepatotropic, normolipidemic, and vasculotropic: confirmations and acquisitions Extracted from the Journal of the Young Practitioner, 1984, 7
Peripheral Arterial Disease ✪✪✪✪✪
A clinical evaluation focused on 26 patients with arterial disease who received 300 mg per day of Chrysanthellum extract for 3 months, compared with 32 others who were only given a placebo. The treated patients reported an improvement in their symptoms and an increase in their spontaneous activity. There is an excellent correlation between the clinical improvement and the increase in blood flow as measured by Doppler effect, both in the lower limbs and in the supra-aortic arteries. In general, 12 to 16 g of dried plant per day or its equivalent is used. As a tea (1 teaspoon = 2 g of plant), 3 to 4 teas per day, preferably consumed after meals. The tea is prepared by decoction and infusion in water.
Posologie
Oral administration: aerial parts
1.2 - 2.4 g
3 - months
Adults
powder, tea/infusion, dry extract
LIEVRE H., GUILLOT B., REYMOND E. Chrysanthellum: a hepatotrope, normolipidemic, and vasculotropic agent: confirmations and acquisitions Offprint from the Journal du Jeune Praticien, 1984, 7
LIEVRE H., GUILLOT B. Chrysanthellum americanum: a tropical plant at the service of vessels, liver, and the orthodoxy of lipid-protein metabolisms Extract from the Revue du Jeune Médecin, 1984
GIRRE, Loïc Plants and medicines: the plant origin of our medicines Paris: Delachaux et Niestlé, 2001.- 253 p
Biliary disorders ✪✪✪✪✪
Chrysanthellum has a prolonged choleretic effect and consequently an antilithiasis effect. In general, 12 to 16 g of dried plant per day or its equivalent is used. As a tea (1 teaspoon = 2 g of plant), 3 to 4 teas per day, preferably consumed after meals. The tea is prepared by decoction and infusion in water.
Posologie
Oral administration: aerial parts
1.2 - 2.4 g
Adults
powder, tea/infusion, dry extract
GIRRE, Loïc Health through plants Rennes: Ouest-France, 1992.- 221 p
LIEVRE H., GUILLOT B., REYMOND E. Chrysanthellum: a hepatotrope, normolipidemic, and vasculotropic agent: confirmations and acquisitions Offprint from the Journal du Jeune Praticien, 1984, 7
LIEVRE H., GUILLOT B. Chrysanthellum americanum: a tropical plant at the service of vessels, liver, and the orthodoxy of lipid-protein metabolisms Extract from the Revue du Jeune Médecin, 1984
GIRRE, Loïc Plants and medicines: the plant origin of our medicines Paris: Delachaux et Niestlé, 2001.- 253 p
Hepatic disorders ✪✪✪✪✪
The main activity of chrysanthellum is liver detoxification and hepatocyte regeneration. This effect is due to the presence of flavonoids and saponins. The mechanism of liver tissue regeneration is through induction of microsomal enzyme reactions, particularly by inducing cytochrome P450. Chrysanthellum also promotes bile drainage and facilitates the elimination of triglycerides and cholesterol.
Posologie
Oral administration: aerial parts
1.2 - 2.4 g
powder, tea/infusion, dry extract
GIRRE, Loïc Plants and medicines: the plant origin of our medicines Paris: Delachaux et Niestlé, 2001.- 253 p
Kidney stones ✪✪✪✪✪
Reducing uric acid levels can help limit the risk of kidney stone formation, especially those composed of uric acid. In a clinical study, in patients with asymptomatic hyperuricemia, taking a specific combination of Chrysanthellum flower extract and cinnamon bark extract at a dose of 4 grams twice a day for 12 weeks reduced serum uric acid compared to patients on placebo.
Posologie
Oral administration: aerial parts
8 g
12 - weeks
powder, tea/infusion, dry extract
Synergies
Properties
Hepatoprotective
The main activity of chrysanthellum is liver detoxification and regeneration of hepatocytes. This effect is due to the presence of flavonoids and saponins. The mechanism of hepatic tissue regeneration occurs through the induction of microsomal enzymatic reactions, particularly by inducing cytochrome P450. Chrysanthellum also promotes bile drainage and facilitates the elimination of triglycerides and cholesterol.
Usages associés
Microcirculatory Effect
Chrysanthellum is proposed for preventive or curative treatment of vascular disorders. Indeed, it has positive effects on capillary permeability and fragility, as well as peripheral microcirculation, thanks to its vitamin P properties. Other data suggest that chrysanthellum could increase coronary vasodilation and blood flow without increasing coronary contractility or oxygen consumption. It may also reduce histamine-induced capillary permeability.
Usages associés
Antioxidant
It has been shown in vitro that flavonoids decrease lipid peroxidation. Indeed, flavonoids are free radical scavengers.
Anti-inflammatory
Flavonoids have anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase and thus the production of leukotrienes, mediators of inflammation and allergic manifestations.
Hypolipidemic
Chrysanthellum has hypolipidemic properties. A study examined the action of Chrysanthellum on cholesterol and triglycerides, first in patients receiving only Chrysanthellum alone, and in others where chrysanthellum was combined with various medications, usually of plant origin. When Chrysanthellum is used alone, an average cholesterol decrease of 17% and an average triglyceride decrease of 66% occur. When Chrysanthellum is used in combination, an average decrease of 16% is observed for cholesterol and 72% for triglycerides. Moreover, triglycerides are more strongly influenced by Chrysanthellum than cholesterol.
Usages associés
Uricosuric Effect
The extract of chrysanthellum has an antilithiasic effect both biliary and urinary. A combination of Chrysanthellum flower extract and cassia cinnamon bark extract reduces serum uric acid levels in rats and promotes the excretion of uric acid in urine.
Usages associés
Safety dosage
Adult from 18 years: 1.2 g - 2.4 g (powder, tea/infusion)
In dry extract (400 mg capsules): 1,200 to 2,400 mg of dry extract per day in four or six doses at the end or middle of meals.
Precautions
Allergies: avoid
Chrysanthellum contains sesquiterpene lactones. Therefore, it is not recommended for people allergic to plants of the Asteraceae family.
Contraindications
Pregnant women: prohibited
Chrysanthellum is contraindicated for pregnant women.
Breastfeeding women: prohibited
Chrysanthellum is contraindicated for breastfeeding women.
Children up to 18 years: prohibited
Chrysanthellum is contraindicated for children.
