Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Chrysanthemum
The Herbs

(Chrysanthemum sinense, C. spp.) Poison

Folk Name: Mum

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Sun

Element: Fire

Power: Protection

Magical Uses: Drink an infusion of chrysanthemums to be cured of drunkenness.

Wearing the flowers protects against the wrath of the Gods, and when grown in the garden chrysanthemums protect it from evil spirits.