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
Scoring methodology
EFSA approval.
Venous insufficiency ✪✪✪✪✪
Chrysanthellum's richness in flavonoids and saponosides gives it a beneficial effect on the circulatory system. It relieves heavy legs through its venotonic action. In general, 12 to 16 g of dried plant per day or the equivalent is used. As an herbal tea (1 teaspoon = 2 g of plant), 3 to 4 cups per day, preferably taken after meals. The herbal tea is prepared by decoction and infusion in water.
Posologie
By mouth: aerial parts
1.2 - 2.4 g
Adults
powder, herbal tea/tea/infusion, dry extract
LIEVRE H., GUILLOT B., REYMOND E. Chrysanthellum: a hepatotropic, normolipidemic and vasculotropic agent: confirmations and findings Offprint from the Journal du Jeune Praticien, 1984, 7
LIEVRE H., GUILLOT B. Chrysanthellum americanum: a tropical plant serving the blood vessels, the liver, and the normalization of lipoprotein metabolism 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
Detoxification ✪✪✪✪✪
Chrysanthellum is a plant known for its hepatoprotective properties. Indeed, it can be used in cases of food or alcohol poisoning. French studies have shown that Chrysanthellum also produces remarkable effects on the elimination of alcohol from the blood, with an increase of nearly 5 times the normal rate. It also has properties for the regeneration of liver cells damaged by alcohol. In general, 12 to 16 g of dried plant per day or its equivalent are used. As an herbal tea (1 teaspoon = 2 g of plant), 3 to 4 herbal teas per day, preferably taken after meals. The tea is prepared by decoction and infusion in water.
Posologie
Oral administration: aerial parts
1.2 - 2.4 g
Adults
powder, tisane/tea/infusion, dry extract
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 reduction of 17% and an average triglyceride reduction of 66% were observed. In general, 12 to 16 g of dried plant per day or its equivalent are used. As an herbal tea (1 teaspoon = 2 g of plant), 3 to 4 herbal teas per day, preferably taken 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, tisane/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: confirmations and findings Offprint from the Journal du Jeune Praticien, 1984, 7
Peripheral arterial disease of the lower limbs ✪✪✪✪✪
A clinical evaluation involved 26 patients with arterial disease who received 300 mg per day of Chrysanthellum extract for 3 months compared with 32 others who were given only a placebo. 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 that of blood flow measured by Doppler ultrasound both at the level of the lower limbs and at that of the supra-aortic arteries. In general, 12 to 16 g of dried plant per day or its equivalent is used. As an herbal tea (1 teaspoon = 2 g of plant), 3 to 4 cups per day, preferably consumed after meals. The herbal tea is prepared by decoction and infusion in water.
Posologie
Oral route: aerial parts
1.2 - 2.4 g
3 months
Adults
powder, herbal tea/tea/infusion, dry extract
LIEVRE H., GUILLOT B., REYMOND E. Chrysanthellum: a hepatotrope, normolipidemic and vasculotropic: confirmations and findings Offprint from the Journal du Jeune Praticien, 1984, 7
LIEVRE H., GUILLOT B. Chrysanthellum americanum: a tropical plant serving the vessels, the liver and the regulation of lipoprotein metabolism Excerpt 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 anti-lithiasic effect. In general, 12 to 16 g of dried plant per day or its equivalent is used. As an herbal tea (1 teaspoon = 2 g of plant), 3 to 4 cups per day, preferably to be consumed after meals. The herbal tea is prepared by decoction and infusion in water.
Posologie
Oral use: aerial parts
1.2 - 2.4 g
Adults
powder, herbal tea/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: confirmations and acquisitions Offprint from the Journal du Jeune Praticien, 1984, 7
LIEVRE H., GUILLOT B. Chrysanthellum americanum: a tropical plant in the service of blood vessels, the liver and the normalization of lipoprotein metabolism 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 the 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, in particular by induction of cytochrome P450. Chrysanthellum also promotes bile drainage and facilitates the elimination of triglycerides and cholesterol.
Posologie
Oral: aerial parts
1.2 - 2.4 g
powder, tisane/tea/infusion, dry extract
Kidney stone ✪✪✪✪✪
Reducing uric acid levels can help limit the risk of kidney stone formation, particularly 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 daily for 12 weeks reduced serum uric acid compared with patients on placebo.
Posologie
Oral: aerial parts
8 g
12 weeks
powder, tisane/tea/infusion, dry extract
Synergies
Properties
Hepatoprotective
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 hepatic tissue regeneration occurs through induction of microsomal enzymatic reactions, in particular by induction of cytochrome P450.nnChrysanthellum also promotes bile drainage and facilitates the elimination of triglycerides and cholesterol.nn
Usages associés
Microcirculatory effect
Chrysanthellum is used in the preventive or curative treatment of vascular disorders. Indeed, it has beneficial effects on capillary permeability and fragility, as well as on peripheral microcirculation, thanks to its vitamin P properties.nnOther data suggest that chrysanthellum may increase coronary vasodilation and blood flow without increasing coronary contractility or oxygen consumption. It may also reduce histamine-induced capillary permeability.nn
Usages associés
Antioxidant
It has been shown in vitro that flavonoids decrease lipid peroxidation. Indeed, flavonoids are free radical scavengers.nn
Anti-inflammatory
Flavonoids have anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase and therefore the production of leukotrienes, which mediate inflammation and allergic manifestations.nn
Hypolipidemic
Chrysanthellum is thought to have hypolipidemic properties. A study examined the effect of Chrysanthellum on cholesterol and triglycerides, on the one hand in patients receiving only Chrysanthellum alone, and in others where Chrysanthellum was combined with various medications, generally of plant origin. It was found that when Chrysanthellum is used alone, there is an average decrease in cholesterol of 17% and an average decrease in triglycerides of 66%. When Chrysanthellum is used in combination, an average decrease of 16% was observed for cholesterol and 72% for triglycerides. Additionally, triglycerides are more strongly affected by Chrysanthellum than cholesterol.
Usages associés
Uricosuric effect
Chrysanthellum extract has antilithic effects on both the biliary and urinary systems. A combination of Chrysanthellum flower extract and cassia cinnamon bark extract reduces serum uric acid levels in rats and promotes urinary excretion of uric acid.
Usages associés
Safe dosage
Adults aged 18 and over: 1.2 g - 2.4 g (powder, tisane/tea/infusion)
As a dry extract (400 mg capsules): 1,200 to 2,400 mg of dry extract per day in four or six doses taken at the end of or during 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: contraindicated
Chrysanthellum is contraindicated for pregnant women.
Breastfeeding women: contraindicated
Chrysanthellum is contraindicated for breastfeeding women.
Children up to 18 years: contraindicated
Chrysanthellum is contraindicated for children.
