Daisy
Bairnwort, bruisewort, common daisy, Day’s eye, field daisy, moon daisy, wild daisy The medicinal part of the daisy is derived from the dried flowering herb. It may have anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. Daisy is available as dried herb, fresh herb, and oil.
Reported uses
Daisy is used to treat migraine, neuralgia, rheumatism, GI complaints such as bloating and anorexia, and liver inflammation. It’s also used to curb fevers.
The oil is used internally for rheumatic complaints, joint pain, and dysmenorrhea; externally, for gout, bruises, sprains, and wounds. Daisy has been used as an ointment or salve, applied directly to the inflammation site.
Administration
- Infusion (1 teaspoon of dried herb steeped in boiling water for 10 minutes): three times a day by mouth
- Tincture: 2 to 4 ml three times a day by mouth.
Hazards
Safety Risk Components of the volatile oil can vary with the variety of daisy from which the oil is derived. Those that have a high thujone content are particularly toxic. Internal use should be avoided.
There are no reported adverse reactions or interactions with daisy. Pregnant and breast-feeding patients should avoid
use.
Clinical considerations
- Monitor inflammation site for improvement, change, or worsening of inflammation.
- Advise patient that daisy has a bitter, pungent taste.
- Instruct patient to promptly report adverse reactions and new signs and symptoms to his health care provider.
- Discuss with patient other proven medical treatments for his condition.
- Tell patient to remind pharmacist of any herbal or dietary supplement that he’s taking when obtaining a new prescription.
- Advise patient to consult his health care provider before using an herbal preparation because a treatment with proven efficacy may be available.
Research summary
The concepts behind the use of daisy and the claims made regarding its effects haven’t yet been validated scientifically.
Tagged under:adverse reactions astringent properties available research breast feeding clinical considerations health care provider liver inflammation moon daisy pungent taste rheumatism risk components volatile oil Posted by editor on May 9th, 2008 | Filed under Herbs
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