TCM: Listed under “Herbs that clear Heat”, in “Herbs that clear Heat and resolve Toxicity”, bitter acrid cool Chrysanthemum indicum (ye ju hua, wild chrysanthemum) enters the Lung and Liver channels. It clears Heat, disperses Wind, soothes the Liver, brightens the eyes, clears toxins and reduces swelling.
General: Treats sore throat, sore and red eyes, carbuncles and furuncles.