| Common name: | Chrysanthemum |
| Botanical name: | X dendranthema |
| Family: | It is part of the large Asteraceae (Compositae) family. |
| Origin: | The chrysanthemum is a hybrid genus that has been cultivated in Asia for more than 2000 years. Originally grown in China as a herb, chrysanthemums are now grown all over the world, and many larger towns and cities have chrysanthemum societies. There are more than 200 species in the genus, which includes annuals, small shrubs, and herbaceous perennials. |
| Description: | Chrysanthemums are related to dahlias, sunflowers, marigolds, zinnias, and cosmos. A single flower is made up of hundreds of flowers called florets. There are two types of foils: disk foils and ray foils. In a daisy-like chrysanthemum, the outer parts are ray florets and the center or eye is composed of disk florets. |
Contact dermatitis in the air from allergy to chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum allergy
Chrysanthemum allergy
| Applications: | Ornamental flower As a herb, the Chinese believed that it had the power of life. Legend says that the boiled roots were used as a headache remedy; young shoots and petals were eaten in salads; and the leaves were prepared for a festive drink. |
| Allergens: | Chrysanthemums contain a variety of allergens, including sesquiterpene lactones. Allergens are transmitted on the surface of flowers and leaves, often in trichomes (plant hairs), which means they can be easily transported through the air. |
| Allergy: | Contact dermatitis Chrysanthemum often begins on the fingertips (when removing flower buds) but generally spreads to the forearms and face. It can be very persistent at times and has been associated with the development of chronic actinic dermatitis (a severe form of photosensitivity dermatitis). Chrysanthemums are the most common cause of occupational dermatitis in compound plants, affecting horticulturists and florists, but many hobby gardeners are also at risk. Contact urticaria It has also been reported after exposure to chrysanthemums; this is an itch eruption that occurs within a few minutes of direct contact with the plant, which is installed in an hour or so. |
| Cross reactions: | If you are allergic to chrysanthemums, you should unfortunately remove all chrysanthemums and other members of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family from your home and garden because even small amounts of allergen in pollen can cause a reaction in exposed skin. |
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| Patch test: | Sesquiterpene lactones |
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