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| Bellis perennis | |||
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| Name | |||
| Daisy | |||
| Biological Name | |||
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Bellis perennis |
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| Other Names | |||
| Daisy | |||
| Parts Used | |||
| Fresh or dried flower heads | |||
| Active Compounds | |||
| Saponins Tannin Essential oil Flavones Bitter principle Mucilage. |
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| Remedies For | |||
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Expectorant, astringent. Daisy 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 it is also useful for diarrhea. Combinations : For respiratory catarrh it may be used with Golden Rod or Coltsfoot. |
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| Dosage | |||
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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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| Safety | |||
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No information available. Some herbs are known to react with your medication. Please consult your physician before starting on any herb. |
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