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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chrysanthemum, especially Chrysanthemum morifolium (also known as "ju hua" in traditional Chinese medicine), has a long history of use in East Asian traditional medicine for various ailments, including indigestion. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) texts describe its use for "clearing heat" and "relieving toxicity," with applications for symptoms such as bloating, poor appetite, and mild digestive discomfort. The rationale in TCM is based on energetic properties rather than biochemical mechanisms. Chrysanthemum tea is popular in Chinese culture as a cooling drink, sometimes used after meals to aid digestion, although the evidence is primarily anecdotal and based on centuries of empirical use. Scientific research on the digestive benefits of chrysanthemum is limited. Some in vitro and animal studies have reported anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of chrysanthemum extracts, which could theoretically support digestive health, but these findings are preliminary and not specific to treating indigestion in humans. There are no high-quality clinical trials directly demonstrating efficacy for indigestion. Therefore, while chrysanthemum is traditionally used for digestive complaints, robust scientific validation is lacking, and its use for this purpose remains primarily justified by tradition rather than modern evidence.

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