Daisy

Bellis perennis


Compositae


Collection:The flowers may be picked between March and October.


Part Used: Fresh or dried flower heads.


Constituents:


  • Saponins
  • Tannin
  • Essential oil
  • Flavones
  • Bitter principle
  • Mucilage.

Actions: Expectorant, astringent.


Indications: Daisy, one of Britains most common plants,
is useful for coughs and catarrh, and for all conditions that manifest in these forms, Daisy may be used freely and safely. It has a reputation of value in arthritis and rheumatism as well as in liver and kidney problems. Due to its astringency itis also useful for diarrhoea.


Combinations: For respiratory catarrh it may be used with Golden Rodor Coltsfoot.


Preparations & Dosage: Infusion: pour a cup of boiling
water onto 1 teaspoonful of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. This should be drunk three or four times a day.


Tincture; take 2-4 ml of the tincture three times a day.


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Written by David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMH

Explore Wellness in 2021