Daisies are one of the most common flowers that can be found in a garden. Though there are many plants that share a name with daisy, what we are referring to here is the Bellis perennis. These little flowers are simple, yet beautiful. Aside from its beauty and fragrance, this lovely looking plant has been found to possess medicinal properties and health benefits.
Daisies contain essential oil, tannins, mucous substances, flavonoids, polyphenols, anthocyanins (an antioxidant), organic acids, resins, and inulin. Flavonoids are antioxidants that can help lower down inflammation, cardiovascular diseases, and many more. Polyphenols are another antioxidant that helps the body absorb nutrients effectively.
Check out below some of the health benefits that we can reap from daisies.
Digestive Health
Consumption of a cup of daisy tea can help us deal with a number of common digestive problems, like indigestion, bloating, constipation, and stomach cramps. It provides relief by stimulating the digestive system to ensure that it is in better working condition in order to absorb and digest the food we ate. Also, a regular cup of tea can boost our appetite.
Sun Spots, Wrinkles, And Sagging Skin
Daisy extract can help lighten the skin naturally with far less risk of the side effects as compared to commercial lightening products. Also, signs of aging such as wrinkles and sagging skin can also be reversed by the antioxidants present in daisy flower, thus helping our skin look younger, firmer, and tighter.
Fever
Due to its natural diuretic effects, daises can help promote the passage of excess fluids from our body. Consumption of daisy tea helps relieve fevers by promoting sweating. Aside from this, we can also use daises in a compress and place it against the forehead to help relieve fever and headaches.
Helps Treat Wounds
Daisy flower extract contains antibacterial agents that are helpful in healing sores, scratches, and fresh wounds. It can kill off bacteria in any wounds or sores and help prevent the bacteria from spreading. We can simply apply daisy extract to the top of the wounds.
Colds And Other Respiratory Conditions
A healthy cup of tea made from daisy flowers can help treat colds, bronchitis, and other respiratory problems. These effects were due to the anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties of the flower. It helps free up the build-up of phlegm and mucus in the respiratory system thus helping us breathe more freely.
A daisy tea mouthwash can also be used to aid sore throat and mouth inflammation.
How To Make Daisy Tea?
Daisy tea can be made by using two teaspoons of dried flower heads to one cup of boiling water and then allowing it to soak for 10 minutes before it is strained. The recommended dose is 3 small cups daily.
