Właściwości i Zastosowania Zioła Chrysanthellum Indicum

How to Propagate

Propagating Chrysanthemums is relatively simple and can be done by taking cuttings from an existing parent plant. The ideal time to take cuttings is in the early spring when the parent plant is beginning to flower. Make sure to take cuttings from healthy stems and use a knife or sharp scissors to cut each stem 1-2 inches above a set of healthy leaves. Remove the lower leaves and dip the stem in a rooting hormone to increase the rooting success.

Insert the stem into the potting mix so that only the leaves are visible. Water the soil and cover the pot with a plastic bag (a glass or jar will also work) to create a humid environment and promote rooting. In 4-6 weeks, the cuttings should have formed young roots. Once the Chrysanthemum’s roots are established, it is ready to be removed from the cutting and repotted.

Medicinal

The plant (part not stated, but presumed to be the aerial portion) is used to make a poultice for maturating boils and a medicine for treating fevers in small children[

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The plant is reported to be used for treating gonorrhoea[

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An infusion of the whole plant, without the roots, combined with Tamarindus indicus, is taken to treat hepatitis[

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A decoction of the entire plant is taken to treat malaria and jaundice with urinary complications[

Title Traditional Vegetables in Benin Publication Author Achigan-Dako E. Et al Publisher Darwin Initiative, International Foundation for Science Year 2009 ISBN Description Issued as a PDF on the Internet, it contains basic information on over 250 species of plants used for food in Benin.

The leaves, mashed and mixed in shea butter or in any other oil, are used to treat heart-troubles[

Origine, habitat et culture

Une espèce est particulièrement prisée en phytothérapie : Chrysanthellum indicum. Cette espèce serait initialement originaire des régions montagneuses du Pérou et de la Bolivie mais est aujourd’hui commune dans d’autres régions du monde, notamment en Afrique.

L’usage thérapeutique du chrysanthellum n’est pas nouveau. En Afrique, on retrouve par exemple la plante préconisée pour traiter l’ictère (jaunisse), les hépatites et plusieurs affections sanguines.

Des usages similaires sont observés en Amérique du Sud.

Le chrysanthellum est aussi employé dans la médecine chinoise comme agent anti-inflammatoire et agent protecteur contre les dommages des rayons ultraviolets.

Le chrysanthellum est une plante présente à l’état sauvage en Amérique du Sud et en Afrique. On la retrouve particulièrement au niveau des savanes et des hauts plateaux.

Informations complémentaires

Les informations de cette fiche sont données à titre indicatif et ne peuvent en aucun cas se substituer à l’avis d’un professionnel de santé. En outre, de nouveaux travaux peuvent venir contredire ou compléter les informations de cette fiche. En cas de doute, il convient de demander conseil à un professionnel de santé.

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How to Pot and Repot Chrysanthemums

It is important to repot your Chrysanthemum at least once a year to allow for easy growth and multiplication. The best time for this is spring when the flower is just beginning to bloom. Select a pot with good drainage and a basic potting mix that is loose and airy with a neutral pH of 6.5-7.5. Fill some of the soil in first, then place your plant in the pot and fill the remaining space with soil.

Pruning Chrysanthemums is essential to prevent them from becoming leggy, top-heavy, and overgrown. Pruning also helps encourage a healthier plant and produce an abundance of beautiful blooms. As a general rule, pruning should begin in the late winter when the plants are still dormant, and then be repeated throughout the spring and summer months.

When pruning, it’s important to make sure that only the affected stems and branches are removed. Start by cutting off any dead or dying branches at the base of the plant, then trim off any stems that are growing too long or too dense. Once the desired shape and size is achieved, the pruning can be completed.

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