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Daisies

The daisy, which is also known as the perennial daisy, the Maßliebchen, Tausendschön, Monatsröserl and Margritli, as well as by its Latin name Bellis perennis, is a plant whose parts growing above the ground are used to make medicinal teas. A tea made from daisies is used to treat coughs, bronchitis, liver and kidney disorders and inflammatory swellings. It is also used as a drying agent and so-called blood purifier. Daisy products are sometimes applied directly to the skin to treat wounds and skin conditions.

How do daisies work?

There is not enough information available to say how daisies might work as a medicine.

How effective are daisies?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective oral daisy products are for coughs, bronchitis, liver problems, kidney problems and inflammatory swellings, and how effective daisy products applied to the skin are for treating wounds and skin conditions.

Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of daisy products in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether daisy is safe and harmless or what side effects it may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of daisies during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should refrain from using it.

Allergies to broomweed and related plants: Daisies could cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this plant family include broomweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds and many others. If you suffer from allergies, you should consult your doctor before taking daisy products.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between daisies and medicines or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of daisies depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for daisies. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

References

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