Botanical Index No. 764

Oxeye Daisy

leucanthemum vulgare

Medicinal Actions

Allergenic, Antiinflammatory, Antipyretic, Antisecretory, Antispasmodic, Dermatitigenic, Diuretic, Emetic, Tonic

Primary Conditions Treated

Anxiety Asthma Bleeding Cancer Catarrh Chafing Cramp Debility Dermatosis Dysmenorrhea Epistaxis Fever Inflammation Jaundice Leukorrhea Metrorrhagia Migraine Neurosis Night Sweats Ophthalmia Pertussis Pulmonosis Rheumatism Sore Swelling Tinea Tuberculosis Uterosis VD Wound Collyrium

General Dosage

1 cup 3 ×/day. 1 cup 3 ×/day. 1 cup 3 ×/day.

Safety & Contraindications

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects — Not covered. Leaves eaten as pot herb or salad. Large doses emetic. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”. Highly dermatitigenic. Warning: May cause contact dermatosis or cross–allergic reactions with other members of the daisy family. Not covered. Leaves eaten as pot herb or salad. Large doses emetic. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”. Highly dermatitigenic. Warning: May cause contact dermatosis or cross–allergic reactions with other members of the daisy family. Not covered. Leaves eaten as pot herb or salad. Large doses emetic. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”. Highly dermatitigenic. Warning: May cause contact dermatosis or cross–allergic reactions with other members of the daisy family.