(English) Of the day’s eye; resembling a flower
Daisee, Daisey, Daisi, Daisie, Dasie, Daizy, Daysi, Deysi, Deyzi, Daizie, Daizi, Daisha, Daesgesage, Daisea, Daiseah, Daizee, Dazea, Dazeah
Daisee, Daisey, Daisi, Daisie, Dasie, Daizy, Daysi, Deysi, Deyzi, Daizie, Daizi, Daisha, Daesgesage, Daisea, Daiseah, Daizee, Dazea, Dazeah
Constituents: ammoniacal salts, saponin, tannic acid, inulin.
Action: vulnerary. Acts upon muscle fibres of blood vessels. “A princely remedy for the aches and pains of old gardeners.” (Dr C. Burnett) Discutient.
Relations: Arnica, Calendula, St John’s Wort, Witch Hazel.
Uses: Tumours resulting from a blow. Injuries, sprains, bruises, excessive tiredness.
Preparation. Infusion. Half a cup fresh or dried flowerheads to two cups water. Bring to boil; remove vessel when boiling point is reached; strain when cold. Use externally as a lotion or with suitable material as a compress. Internal: 2 teaspoons thrice daily.
Note: A glycosidase inhibitor has been found in the leaves of the common daisy which is very similar to castanospernine and other HIV drugs. It is believed this may prevent the spread of the HIV virus.
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