Daisies are a type of ornamental plant with charming flower colors. So don't be surprised if it is often used as cut flowers and decorative decorations for various events.
The benefits and efficacy of daisies can be obtained by utilizing all parts of this plant, from the roots to the flowers. The traditional method that is still used today is to make a decoction of this part of the plant, then use it on the part of the body to be treated. Modern medicine still uses extracts from this plant because it is proven to be efficacious and does not cause side effects.
Five properties and benefits of daisies
- Used as antitoxin for antidote
Daisies are included in herbaceous plants or grass that can last quite a long time. Behind its beauty, it turns out that daisies can help the body's filtering system through its herbal detox. According to Ediblewildfood, it is considered an aggressive weed by some. But interestingly, daisies were used in the treatment of love by the Iroquois (first nation). Daisies can be used as a wound medicine plant that is antitoxin. Antitoxin itself is an antibody with the ability to neutralize specific toxins. Now some people use modern or traditional medicine with daisy extract as an antidote.
- Has anti-inflammatory properties for the respiratory tract
Almost everyone must have experienced inflammation. Naturally, it is the body's natural defense reaction against infection and injury. It turns out that inflammation or inflammation can be cured by using extracts from daisies. Quoted from Healthbenefitstimes, daisy extract has antitussive, anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties. It is even used in the form of tea to cure bronchitis and other respiratory tract diseases. The efficacy of daisies for inflammation can be done from the boiled water of the flowers.
- Can be used to treat coughs and thin phlegm
Daisies are indeed very suitable in open spaces with direct sunlight. As beautiful as it turns out, daisies have almost the same function as antibiotics. said, you can consume daisy tea to treat coughs, bronchitis, liver, kidney and inflammation disorders. Even daisies can also be used as a drying agent (astringent) and blood purifier. In addition, some medicines that use daisies function to thin phlegm, relieve cough with phlegm, dry cough and cough with blood. While the part used for this medicine is the root.
- Can be used to treat wound infections
Besides being able to be consumed to treat coughs, it turns out that daisies can be used to treat infections in wounds. This ornamental plant also functions as a catalyst for the immune system, an inhibitor for pathogens and viruses. Rxlist explained, daisies are plants that can be used to make medicine for the common cold, fever, muscle spasms, fluid retention and a tendency to infection. Even daisies are able to overcome the pain of swelling (inflammation), wounds and burns.
- As a natural mosquito repellent
In addition to making the appearance of the yard more stunning, planting daisies is also believed to have benefits to repel mosquitoes naturally. Just like lavender flowers, the scent of this plant is found to be very unpleasant to mosquitoes. Daisies containing pyrethrin substances are also quite effective as a mosquito repellent and toxic to insects. After knowing the five benefits of daisies for health, make sure you have followed the relevant instructions from your doctor before using it.
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