Crude drug sample data base

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Crude drug name

Market name菊花
Formal name菊花
Japanese nameきくか, Kikuka; きっか, Kikka
Vernacular nameJuhua
Latin nameChrysanthemi Flos (JP), (CP)
English nameChrysanthemum Flower (JP), (CP)
Original plant nameChrysanthemum sp.
Family nameCompositae
Used partClassificationPlant origin
Sub classification inflorescence
Production area informationPeople's Republic of China, Guangdong Prov.
Collection informationJapan, Osaka Pref., Tochimoto Tenkaido Co., Ltd.
Collection date2001/07/30
CollectorKatsuko Komatsu
TMPW No.20687

The capital city, provincial capital city or the representative　　
location of its administrative area is indicated.　　
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113.26438499999995
Production area information
People's Republic of China,Guangdong Prov.
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34.6937378
135.50216509999996
Collection information
Japan,Osaka Pref.
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Scientific information data base

Common name菊花, Juhua, Chrysanthemi Flos (JP18) (CP2020), Chrysanthemum Flower (JP18) (CP2020)
Synonyms苦薏, 甘菊, 白菊花
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Original plant nameChrysanthemum indicum Linn.1 or Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramatulle2, (Shimakangiku1 or Kiku2)
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Family nameCompositae
Used partcapitulum
Quality for selectionGood juhua is bulky, yellow and has a lot of petals. The newer the better. (NI)
Official compendiumJP XVIII, CP (2020 ed.)
Clinical applicationAs an antifebrile, antidote, painkiller, anti-inflammation drug, it is applied to relieve cold, fever, chill, headache, red painful eyes, dizziness and vertigo and swellings. Compouding with Lonicerae Flos, it is applied to treat arterial sclerosis and high cholesterol. It is also taken as medicinal tea.
Medical systemTraditional Chinese medicine
Drug effect in
traditional medicine		Traditional
classification		Diaphoretics with cold property
Beneficial effect[Property and Flavor] Mild cold; bitter, pungent.
[Meridian Tropism] Liver and heart meridians.
[Actions] To clear heat and remove toxin, purge fire and pacify the liver.
[Indications] Deep-rooted boil and sore, swelling abscess, red painful swelling eyes, headache and dizziness.
Chemical constituentFatty acids
C. morifolium (*C1):
Acetic acid, Propionic acid

Monosaccharides
C. morifolium (*C1):
花/flower: Fructose, Glucose, Arabinose, Galactose, Rhamnose, Ribose

Oligosaccharides
C. morifolium (*C1):
Sucrose (花/flower)

Monoterpenoids
C. morifolium (*C1):
2,2,4-Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid (花/flower), Borneol, Bornyl acetate, Camphor, α-Thujione

Flavones & Flavonols
C. morifolium (*C1):
Apigeninglucoside (花/flower)

Other aromatic derivatives
C. morifolium (*C1):
Benzoic acid, Benzaldehyde, Anisaldehyde

Simple nitrogen containing compounds
C. morifolium (*C1):
Adenine, Choline (花/flower)

unknown
C. morifolium (*C1):
Acacetin-7-rhamnoglucoside (花/flower), Stachydrine, Chrysanthenone

Chemical structure

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Pharmacological effectDecreases bodily temperature slightly (malfunction of the circulatory system in large dose). Strengthens capillary resistance. Antibacterial (Kangjuhua: various dermal fungi).
DNA sequenceAF218883, L13648
Classical reference
(Chinese Herbal Classic "Zhenglei bencao")		※Click this image to see the actual image
DiseaseFever, Headache, Cough, Sore throat, Red eye, Bleary eyes, Decreaced vision, Vertigo, Stagger
FormulationSeijokentsuto, Chotosan, Jijinmeimokuto (Jinkimeimouto), Senkanmeimokuto, Jinkimeimokuto, Mankeishisan, Meiganippo, Kogikujiogan
ReferencesJP18: The 18th edition of the Japanese Pharmacopoeia.
CP2020: Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2020 edi.
C1)The Encyclopedia of Wakan-Yaku with Color Pictures Vol. II, pp 122-125.
RemarksIt has many synonyms such as 白菊花 (white chrysanthemum flower) and 甘菊 (sweet chrysanthemum) literally.
Last renewal date2022/09/30
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