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Shasta Daisy - Useful?

 
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Good Afternoon Permies!

I am new to dipping my toes into the 'medicinal' side of herbs and I have started taking inventory of what I have on my property. One thing that I do not have a confident grasp on is the uses for Shasta daisy. I have read that the greens might indeed be edible? Does anybody have experience with good uses for the plant? I'm just trying to think of stacking functions that I can keep in the back of my mind.

Thank you for any help, I'll be researching this more plant more in the meantime.
 
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Hi Timothy,

I grabbed a couple of books I have on hand.   There is no identified medicinal purpose that I have found, but I am very much a beginner.
 
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The University of North Carolina lists uses as fever reducer, anti-inflammatory, digestive aid, and sedative.
 
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Almost all plants have some useful benefits if not just for being pretty.

I don't have Shasta daisy so I asked Mr. Google who said,

Used internally, Daisy can be an effective herbal remedy against cold, cough and digestive complaints. In form of an infusion, Common Daisy is beneficial in cases of arthritis, catarrh, hepatic and renal disorders, diarrhea and rheumatism. Weebly

 
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And edible, though strong-flavoured: https://wildfoodgirl.com/2015/a-tale-of-four-daisies/

My grandfather used to grow shasta daisies to sell, and I seem to remember nibbling on leaves as a kid. His bees also loved them.
 
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