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A later study found seven new saponins (constituents that have soap-like attributes and lower surface tension) in Daisy flowers. These saponins promote collagen synthesis, without any toxic side-effects. Collagen is the main structural constituent of skin. Therefore, the finding that Daisies contribute to collagen synthesis would explain why they have been used in wound healing. The actual mechanism of how this works, however, is still not known. 8 One type of saponin in Daisy flowers has also been found to inhibit tumours. 7 Using Daisies medicinally is most commonly achieved by infusing the dried flowerheads in oil or water. The oil can be used to make ointments or creams for external/topical use. The infusion in water can be used internally as a tea. The flowerheads themselves have a slightly metallic taste. | Credit: Helen Miller The other use for the leaves was as a wound healer for bruises and swellings. 4 Mrs Grieves adds that it has ‘…a great reputation as a cure for fresh wounds…’ This was achieved using an ointment and applying it externally rather than taking the plant internally and this was apparently a well-known remedy in the fourteenth century. 5 Culpepper says Daisies are ’…accounted good to dissolve congealed and coagulated blood…’. 3 As you begin to celebrate National Daisy Day, knowing the history of the flower itself can impress those celebrating with you. The word daisy comes from an Old English word for “day’s eye”, the reason being that daisy petals open at dawn and close at dusk, much like our eyes when we wake up in the morning and go to sleep at night. In England, daisies are often referred to as bruisewort. If you were to get injured, the crushed leaves were traditionally used to alleviate a bruise’s symptoms.
The second superstition of Daisy chains was so that Daisies could be worn by both sexes. By making the Daisies into a circle, evil spirits were prevented from passing though. This meant the children would not be stolen away by the Little/Faery Folk. Older children passed this skill onto the younger children, ensuring they all stayed safe. 2 Kindergarteners now get to join their older sisters through this arm of the Girl Scouts. [4] How to Celebrate National Daisy DayGerard describes ‘the little Daisie’ (to separate it from the Ox-eye Daisy) as a cold, moist herb that could be used to alleviate all types of pain, but especially joint pain or that due to gout. The way he suggested using them was to combine them with butter and rub it on the afflicted area, “…but they work more effectually if Mallows be added thereto”. 4 Dry your daisies: Drying flowers is an easy way to liven up any space, and they’re great for creating a rustic look for various projects. To start off, dry your daisies by hanging them upside down in a dark area, such as a closet, for a few weeks. Or, you can dry them using silica gel or pressing them with a flower press. Once they’re dried, your options are endless. You can encase them in epoxy resin to make unique coasters for your coffee table, press them into picture frames for a gallery wall, or simply leave them in a vase by your bedside.
Other common names for the Daisy are ‘Bruisewort’, ‘Bairnwort’ (from Scotland, refering to the joy of children gathering the flowerheads to make Daisy-chains) and ‘Llygad y Dydd’ (from the Welsh for ‘Eye of the Day’). 5 Being a close relation to Arnica montana, Daisies are also sometimes called ‘Poor Man’s Arnica’. 2 While some gardeners may have originally considered daisies to be a weed, it’s obvious that this flower offers much to the environment in the way of beauty as well as health. Some people don’t realize that many of the varieties of daisies are edible and healthy when eaten in salads or used to decorate sweet baked goods such as cakes.Our lives both before and after we met and married have been full of surprises, funny incidents, and bizarre situations. We have both lived through ‘interesting times.’ What has kept us going through good times and bad has been our shared ironic sense of humour and strong self-belief that there will be a path through to better days. Daisies are loved by people all over because they symbolize innocence and purity. According to Celtic legend, God sprinkled daisies over the earth to cheer parents up whenever an infant passed. This led to daisies symbolizing childbirth, motherhood, and new beginnings. Would recommend to anyone who likes a nice,cosy book. No nastiness or rudeness-just funny ,in an old- fashioned way. Daisies have also been known to contain medicinal properties. For instance, wild daisy tea can be used for a number of maladies, including cough, kidney problems, bronchitis, inflammation and problems with the liver. Others have used the therapeutic benefits of the daisy for childbirth pain and difficulties, arthritic joints and aches (particularly for gardeners), healing wounds and scrapes, and so much more.
A sense of community and family is one of our core values. School gatherings (open days, fetes, art Join Just Lift Fitness and Barre 3 for a balanced combination between strength and mobility, core and balance, ending with stretch and breath work.This is quite a straight forward one! Daisy comes from ‘day’s eye’. This is because the flower opens when the Sun comes up and closes at dusk (or in wet weather). Although it could also be a translation of the Latin ‘solis oculus’ meaning ‘sun’s eye’. 9
Gerard’s last recommendation for Daisies is sniffing the juice of the leaves and the roots to clear the head and shift mucus and clearing the eyes. 4 Daisies are recorded in Old English records, as being hung about the house to drive out fleas. 9 The different parts of a Daisy ‘flower’ are more complicated than they appear at first glance. The actual flower head is a grouping of many small individual flowers: white ray florets and the smaller, yellow disc florets in the centre. These can be clearly seen by looking at the flowerheads with a magnifying glass or hand-lense. | Credit: Helen Miller The main parts traditionally used were the leaves and the roots. The leaves were used as a ‘pot herb’ and could be added to salads, soups and stews 1 to help ease stomach ache and inflammation of the intestines. So, Gerard seemed to think of it highly as a herb to be used in the digestive system. Culpepper and Mrs Grieves also recommend this use for an inflamed liver, with Mrs Grieves saying it should be taken as a distilled water. 3, 5 National Daisy Day falls on January 28 every year. National Daisy Day 2020 fell on a Tuesday, while National Daisy Day 2021 will fall on a Thursday. However, make sure not to confuse National Daisy Day with National Upsy Daisy Day, which falls on June 8. National Upsy Daisy Day encourages people to wake up in the morning feeling grateful and ready to start the day on a positive note. Stephanie West Allen founded this day in 2003 to make humor and positivity an element of National Upsy Daisy Day. No matter how you plan to celebrate National Daisy Day, it serves as a great excuse to gather with your loved ones around an elegant bouquet filled with daisies. For all the flower lovers out there, National Daisy Day isn’t the only national holiday for a flower. Other flower holidays you can celebrate throughout the year include:Lynne creates all the covers to our books. She enjoys painting when she’s not writing, cooking or hoovering. (I do the hoovering actually) Daisies’ roots grow deep into the ground, which means they need plenty of water to stay healthy. Whether they’re potted or planted in the ground, give them a deep water once a week — water enough so that it seeps down at least eight inches into the soil. For clippings, make sure you change the water in your vase at least twice a week to prevent bacteria from growing. The last more unusual superstition associated with Daisies was that feeding a small puppy Daisy juice mixed with milk would prevent it from growing. 4, 5 I have seen this recorded in a few places but have no idea where the idea came from. Culpepper does say that an infusion of Daisy mixed with asses milk is good for consumption of the lungs, but doesn’t mention puppies! 3
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