The medicinal properties of the daisy
Folk medicine already knew about the healing properties of the daisy. It can alleviate many ailments. Of the numerous different ways however, only the common daisy is used for healing purposes. It is used both externally and internally. Most often, tea is made from the leaves of the daisy. You can also use fresh juice or a tincture.
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Because of their blood-cleansing and draining properties, daisies are often part of a spring regimen. They also relieve colds and gastrointestinal complaints. They are also used externally, for example Rashes, blemished skin or poorly healing wounds.
Daisies in the kitchen
Daisies definitely deserve a place in the kitchen garden, but they rarely get there planted. However, you can safely use the leaves and flowers of the plants that grow in your garden or on your lawn, as long as you do not use artificial fertilizers there. If you don't have a garden, why not plant a few daisies on yours
balcony.With the slightly nutty tasting leaves of the daisies you can refine soups, herbal quark and salads. The flowers can be processed into flower butter or decorative ice cubes. Even a very tasty jelly can be cooked from daisies.
Uses for daisies:
- Salads
- edible decoration
- Flower butter
- Medicinal tea
- tincture
- Envelopes
- Spring cure
Tips & Tricks
If you want to use the healing power of the daisies, you don't necessarily have to drink a tea from them. Using it in the kitchen, for example as a salad ingredient, has the same effect.