Wild Daisy
OTHER NAME(S): Bairnwort, Bruisewort, Common Daisy, Daisy, English Daisy, Herb Margaret, Bruisewort, Margarita Común, Pâquerette Margueritte, Pâquerette Vivace, Perennial Daisy, Petite Marguerite, Bellis perennis, Margarita Silvestre, Pâquerette
Overview
Wild daisy (Bellis perennis) is common species of daisy. It's native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. The parts that grow above ground are used as medicine.
Wild daisy contains chemicals called saponins. These chemicals might help skin cells produce more collagen.
People use wild daisy for bleeding, cough, bronchitis, wounds, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
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Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if wild daisy is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if wild daisy is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if wild daisy is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Allergy to ragweed, daisies, and related plants: Wild daisy may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others.
Interactions
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Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of wild daisy might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Traditionally, wild daisy has most often been used by adults as a tea, taken by mouth 2-4 times daily.
References
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Roeder E. Medicinal plants in Europe containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Pharmazie 1995;50:83-98.
- Oberbaum, M., Galoyan, N., Lerner-Geva, L., Singer, S. R., Grisaru, S., Shashar, D., and Samueloff, A. The effect of the homeopathic remedies Arnica montana and Bellis perennis on mild postpartum bleeding--a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study--preliminary results. Complement Ther Med 2005;13(2):87-90.
- Nazaruk, J. and Gudej, J. Apigenin glycosides from the flowers of Bellis perennis L. Acta Pol.Pharm 2000;57(2):129-130.
- Nazaruk, J. and Gudej, J. Qualitative and quantitative chromatographic investigation of flavonoids in Bellis perennis L. Acta Pol.Pharm 2001;58(5):401-404.
- Desevedavy, C., Amoros, M., Girre, L., Lavaud, C., and Massiot, G. Antifungal agents: in vitro and in vivo antifungal extract from the common daisy, Bellis perennis. J Nat.Prod. 1989;52(1):184-185.
- Schopke, T., Wray, V., Kunath, A., and Hiller, K. Virgaureasaponin 2 from Bellis perennis L. Die Pharmazie 1-1-1990;45:870-871.
- Morikawa T, Ninomiya K, Takamori Y, et al. Oleanane-type triterpene saponins with collagen synthesis-promoting activity from the flowers of Bellis perennis. Phytochemistry. 2015;116:203-212.
- Ratliff KM, Kerksick CM, Moon JM, et al. Metabolic impact of feeding prior to a 60-min bout of moderate-intensity exercise in females in a fasted state. Front Sports Act Living 2023;4:1070477.