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Herb Information
| Name: Daisy |
| Biological
Name: Bellis perennis
Compositae
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| Other
Names: Daisy |
| Parts
Used: Fresh or dried flower heads |
Active Compounds:
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Saponins
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Tannin
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Essential oil
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Flavones
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Bitter principle
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Mucilage.
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| Remedies
For:
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:
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:
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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