Weed or liquid gold? Daisies can calm coughs, support immunity and start the body after winter! This spring helper, which grows right in the garden, has many benefits for you. Take a look.
Many people think of daisies as weeds that need to be gotten rid of. It is true that this is a very hardy plant that spreads quickly. But the world is simply not black and white. And the daisy, although it has its disadvantages in terms of its spread, is definitely not an invasive and dangerous weed, but a very valuable medicine that can help you. they can become crucial for you in the spring, and if you make a syrup from them, we will basically have liquid gold that can help you with coughs and congestion.
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Daisies and their benefits
That daisies have beneficial effects on human health is nothing new. Already in the Middle Ages, they were used in folk medicine, especially for problems with the respiratory tract. They contain a whole range of beneficial substances, such as flavonoids, saponins, essential oils or mucilaginous substances. It is this beneficial combination that makes daisies great for coughs, congestion or irritated bronchial tubes.
Daisy syrup promotes the expectoration of mucus, soothes irritated bronchial tubes and has an anti-inflammatory effect. And right now in the spring, daisies are especially useful, as they can help kickstart your body after a long winter. They support detoxification of the organism, strengthen immunityas their leaves and flowers contain an absolutely crucial, a they supply the body with energy. You don’t just have to make syrup from them, as they are also great in spring salads or soups. However, if you’d like to make your own daisy syrup, here’s how. Jana Dvořáková from Prague shared her recipe.
“I’ve been making daisy syrup for a long time, especially in the spring when one day it seems warm and the next day it’s windy and cold. I have two small children, and even when I tell them to dress warmly, they don’t always listen to me, and then they lie at home with a cold or a cough, you know (laughs). However, they are soon relieved after the daisy syrup. Daisy syrup can be easily prepared at home, and I make it quite often in the spring.Jana stated for iReceptář.
Syrup of daisies
Ingredients:
About 120 grams of daisy flowers
750 milliliters of hot water
400 grams of sugar
2 lemons
Procedure:
“First, I gently rinse all the daisies and pour hot water over them. Then I cut up the lemons, add them to the water with the daisies and leave them to infuse overnight. Then all you have to do is drain the daisies, reheat them and briefly boil the sugar in them. When the syrup thickens, I store it in the refrigerator. When the kids are sick, I give them syrup on a spoon or add it to their tea. Even though it has to be infused for a long time, the preparation of the syrup is easy.” stated Jana for iReceptář.
