Native origin is Europe. It is considered a noxius weed, however various claims are made as to the medicinal properties of this plant. Some include: Antispasmodic diuretic, tonic. Ox-Eye Daisy has been successfully employed in whooping-cough, asthma and nervous excitability.

As a tonic, it acts similarly to Chamomile flowers, and has been recommended for nightsweats. The flowers are balsamic and make a useful infusion for relieving chronic coughs and for bronchial catarrhs. Boiled with the leaves and stalks and sweetened with honey, they make an excellent drink for the same purpose. In America, the root is also employed for checking the night-sweats of pulmonary consumption.

Externally, it is serviceable as a lotion for wounds, bruises, ulcers and some cutaneous diseases.

The buds, however, may be preserved as are capers in a light marinade to make a tasty treat for salads. It is used as a condiment with fish or stuffed in a chicken breast as well. This is something I would like to try!

However, its most popular use is most likely that of those who pluck the petals and repeat "he loves me, he loves me not" and hope they always end with "he loves me" on the last petal!