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Chrysanthemum Extract The Chinese have utilized herbal remedies made from the chrysanthemum for thousands of years. The herb has been used as a medicine and as a beverage for centuries in China. Ancient writings confirm the long use of the remedies made from the chrysanthemum, the herb finds mention and is categorized in the Divine Husbandman\&#**9;s Classic, called �Shen\&#**9;nong Bencaojing\". This treatise was written down sometime during the 1st century AD in China. Herbal remedies made from the infused floral heads are popular in China to treat reddened and sore eyes, particularly if this is brought on by long periods of time spent in work requiring intense use of the eyes - including activities like reading or working at a computer terminal. The treatment consists of placing warm flower heads over the closed eyelids, these are replaced when they become cool - this treatment supposedly brings relief to the eyes. An herbal chrysanthemum infusion is also consumed to improve eyesight by people with faltering sight. The herbal infusion made from the chrysanthemum is also used in reducing the elevated temperature in the body affected by fever, as well as to counter infection, and in detoxifying the body in general. Remedies made from the chrysanthemum can help bring relief from mild fevers and alleviate tension headaches. These remedies help bring soothing relief from a dry mouth or dryness in the throat, and are an aid in treating bad breath in people. An antiseptic herbal poultice is prepared from fresh chrysanthemum leaves, this poultice is used in treating problems on the skin such as acne and pimples, in treating boils, and sores on the skin. The herbal remedies made from the chrysanthemum are also used to alleviate physical symptoms that are commonly associated with high blood pressure problems, including sudden spells of dizziness, prolonged headaches, and tinnitus or ringing in the ears. These symptoms can all be relieved using the herbal chrysanthemum remedy.