- Chrysanthemum leucanthemum L. - Composite family Parts Usually
Used Description of Plant(s) and Culture White weed is a
perennial plant; the furrowed, simple or sparingly branched stem
grows from 1-3 feet high and bears alternate, toothed, sessile
and clasping leaves. Both stem and radical leaves are spatulate
or obovate with rounded ends; the radical leaves are more
strongly toothed. The stem, and the branch, if any, is topped by
a solitary flower head with yellow disk and white rays. Grows in
fields and waste places over most of North America, Europe, and
Asia as a common weed. Diaphoretic, diuretic, irritant White
weed is very seldom used today. Can promote sweating and used to
treat urinary and dropsical problems. Used to treat pulmonary
diseases, palsy, sciatica, runny eyes, and gout. Externally;
applied to promote the flow of blood to the surface and to treat
warts, pustules, ulcers, wounds, bruises. The dried plant and
even the flowers of the common daisy, boiled up with some honey,
have been recomme