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Medicinal

In homeopathy to treat sprains, bruises, boils and eczema.
Podlech, D. (1996). Herbs & Healing Plants of Britain & Europe, Collins p.186

Pains of the joints and gout, as an ointment mixed with mallows. As an enema for fevers and intestinal colic. Juice of the leves and roots sniffed up the nose for migraine. Crushed leaves as a poultice for bruises (Old name was bruisewort). Juice clears the eyes ands tops them watering. Field daisies as a tea, good against fevers, inflammation of the liver and intestines.
Gerard, J. (1975). The Herbal or General History of Plants. New York: Fascimile Dover Publications Inc .

Other use

Young leaves and petals are added to salads.
Podlech, D. (1996). Herbs & Healing Plants of Britain & Europe, Collins p.186

Geographical distribution

  • Africa, Northern Africa
  • Asia-Temperate, Western Asia
  • Europe

Bellis perennis L. 'Pomponette Red'

Family: ASTERACEAE
Genus: Bellis
Species: perennis L.
Cultivar: 'Pomponette Red'
Common names: Daisy; English Daisy
Distribution summary: N.Africa, W.Asia, Europe
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Short grassland
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Reason for growing: Medicinal, other use


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