Genus: Bellis
Common name: Common daisy. English daisy. Bruisewort. Lawn daisy.
Family: Compositae (Aster or Asteraceae)
This pretty herbaceous perennial is native to Europe and is also found growing naturalized in meadows and fields, or cultivated in gardens along the west coast and northern regions of the United States, and in parts of Canada. The flower is composed of over 50 tiny yellow tubular disk flowers in the center surrounded by white ray flowers that form the petals of the daisy. The flowers and leaves have a slightly bitter taste and can be eaten raw or cooked in salads, sandwiches, or soups. Bees and butterflies are attracted to daisies and serve as pollinators. Medicinally, the bellis perennis plant has been used for centuries to soothe bruises and muscle pain, to treat broken bones and boils, to stop bleeding wounds and diarrhea, and to reduce inflammation.
As a homeopathic remedy, Bellis perennis, like Arnica, is used for wounds, lacerations, sprains, and other injuries. It is especially indicated when there is trauma to the trunk of the body, for example during childbirth or following abdominal surgery. This remedy is also helpful when an illness follows getting chilled after being overheated, like drinking an ice cold drink after being hot and sweaty or after swimming on a hot summer day.
Keynotes:
- Bruising and swelling after an injury, to clear remaining effects from contusion
- Trauma, surgery and contusion of the trunk of the body
- Post-operative pain and bruising
- Pelvic pain in pregnancy when walking, pain and bruising after childbirth
- Dysmenorrhea, painful periods
- Abscess, boils, acne
- Breast cancer after an injury to the breast
- Joint pain of outdoor laborers and gardeners
- Injury to the tailbone, bruised soreness of coccyx
- General aggravation after getting wet or taking cold drinks when over-heated or perspiring
- Increased appetite and thirst
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