Chrysantellum americanum (L.) Vatke is an herb belonging to the Compositae family of Asteraceae (Chrysantellum americanum Vatke supplement).

In traditional medicine, Chrysantellum americanum (L.) Vatke has long been used as a hepatoprotective with liver detoxification and regenerative activity of damaged hepatocytes. Its biliary drainage promotes the elimination of triglycerides and cholesterol and may lower blood lipids. It also treats gastro-intestinal pain and rheumatic pain and acts as an analgesic.

Also, Chrysantellum americanum (L.) Vatke, which is rich in flavonoids and saponins, exerts a protective action against capillary and venous endothelium and can reduce the fragility and permeability of capillaries and veins, making it suitable for the treatment of venous diseases of the lower limbs characterized by weakening of the vessel wall, increased permeability, and edema formation.

The analysis of the protein fraction of Chrysantellum americanum (L.) Vatke showed that the crude protein content was equal to 10%. Fifteen amino acids were identified: glycine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, proline, methionine, serine, threonine, phenylalanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, arginine, lysine, histidine, tyrosine, and also GABA.

Among them, valine, leucine, and isoleucine are branched-chain amino acids of high biological value that improve muscle endurance and promote recovery after prolonged exercise. The presence of methionine is very important for its action against free radicals and is very helpful in the detoxification of heavy metals. Other proteins also play their own roles, and GABA has a known anti-hypertensive effect.

In summary, the tonic, hepatoprotective, lipid-lowering, and venotropic properties of Chrysantellum americanum (L.) Vatke make it suitable as a supplement to the established tolerability devoid of toxic and teratogenic effects.

Ferrara, L. (2013). Use of Chrysantellum americanum (L.) Vatke as supplement. European Scientific Journal, 9(36). [Link]