The daisy was once said to have magical powers. Its parts of the plant were used for medicinal purposes and knowledge about it is still available here and there today, although pharmaceutical remedies are usually preferred for physical complaints.
What healing properties do daisies have?
When taken,
Daisies have, among other things,pain-relieving,anti-inflammatory,blood-cleansing,appetite-stimulatingandexpectorantThe ingredients it contains also stimulate the production of digestive juices and help with external complaints such as acne, neurodermatitis, insect bites, herpes, injuries and bruises.
Which parts of daisy plants are medicinal?
The daisy, which is also known as the daisy, the little daisy, the lady's flower, the rainflower, the morning flower and the eyeflower, usually uses theleavesandflowers, less often the roots. The stems also contain beneficial ingredients, which is why you can collect and use them too.
What ailments do daisies help against?
Daisies can be used to relieve numerous physical ailments, such asColds,Rheumatism,Constipation,respiratory diseasesandcystitis They also help with:
- Liver problems
- Heartburn
- Menstrual pain
- Sprains
- bruises
- Crushes
- Wounds
- Insect bites
- Neurodermatitis
- Herpes
How do daisies work?
Bellis perennis, according to folk medicine, are not only edible, but also have arelievingeffect on a variety of pains,stimulatingon the circulation andexpelling for mucus accumulation. They cleanse the blood, cheer up the mood, relieve pain, loosen mucus, stimulate metabolism and promote sputum production, for example when coughing. In addition, they can inhibit inflammation.
How to use daisies?
You can use daisies asfolk medicinehas recommended and done for centuries, for example asTea,Tincture,OintmentorPoultice.
You can collect daisies during their flowering period and then dry the plant parts. When dried, the daisy can be used as a tea. You can also make a tincture, mouthwash or ointment from the dried or fresh flowers and leaves. Of course, it should not go unmentioned that daisies can also be eaten fresh, for example in salads.
Tip
Combine daisies with other medicinal herbs
The effect of daisies becomes even stronger when they are combined with other medicinal herbs. For example, if you have skin problems, you can make an ointment from daisies, marigolds, chamomile and arnica. The herbs complement and reinforce each other's effects.
