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Common Name/s: |
Other Name/s: |
Botanical name/s: |
| Daisy, Common Daisy |
Bruisewort, Bairnwort |
Bellis Perennis |
General description and domicile:
There is little point in describing the common daisy plant as all of us are
familiar with them. What we do not all know is that the leaves of the daisy are
quite specialized containing an acrid insect repellent liquid to stop insects
from eating the leaves as well as hugging the ground closely and shading it so
well that no other plants can grow thereby securing its own space.
Part used and extraction:
The root and leaves of the plant are mostly used, flowers used only occasionally
Remedy preparation:
Ointment, decoction, infusion, poultice
History:
In use for centuries for wounds, aches and sprains the use of this plant as a
medicinal herb has declined in recent years.
Used for treatment of:
Sprains
Bruises
Properties:
Anti-inflammatory
Constituents:
At the time of writing this I have been unable to find any mention of
constituents of this very common plant. If anyone has reliable information
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