COMMON DAISY

                                                                                                           Bellis perennis

Due to its astringency its used to treat diarrhea. 
The same astringency makes Daisy useful in the treatment of inflammation & wounds.

Daises have a diuretic effect on the body as well,it also stimulates 
metabolism & aids the liver & gallbladder.

The daisy tea can also help to relieve gout & rheumatism symptoms.
It can be used for catarrh (inflammation of mucous membrane) cure, as a remedy for heavy menstruation, migraine & to promote healing of bruises & swellings.
Infusions of the flowers & leaves have been used to treat a wide range of other disorders including rhinitis, rheumatoid arthritis & liver & kidney disorders.
An insect repellent spray has also been made from an infusion of the leaves.
A strong decoction of the roots has been recommended for the long-term treatment of both scurvy & eczema & a mild decoction may ease complaints of the respiratory tract.

It was used to treat whitlows,chilblains & ringworm.
Common daisy was used to cure burns & as an eye lotion.

Chewing the fresh leaves is said to be a cure for mouth ulcers.
In homeopathy, Bellis perennis is often used in combination with Arnica to treat bruising & trauma.

Great cure for inflammation of the liver when taken as a distilled water.

If you think that your weight gain is from a low metabolism, then try the tea mixture.

RECIPES:

Tea:

Make a cup of tea by pouring a cup of boiling water over 1 tsp. of dried herb, for 10 minutes & drink the tea 2 -3 times a day.
You can also mix the tea with dandelion or chicory.

Daisy tea energizes your body.

MAGIC:

The daisy’s name comes from the Anglo-Saxon daeges eage, day’s eye, probably because the flower closes its small white petals at night.

The English Daisy is also considered to be a flower of children & innocence.

In both England & Ireland the common daisy was widely regarded as a harbinger of spring.

Ancient Celts believed that every time an infant died a daisy appeared on earth in its stead.

In ancient Rome, the surgeons who accompanied Roman legions into battle would order their slaves to pick sacks full of daisies in order to extract their juice. Bandages were soaked in this juice & would then be used to bind sword & spear cuts.