Dusty Miller Herbal Remedies
This plant, which was once held in high regard, is seldomly used today. The sterilized or freshly-squeezed juice of cineraria has been used for cataracts and conjunctivitis (pink eye) to expedite healing. A few drops of the juice were placed into the eye several times daily. This caused a slight burning effect which quickly disappeared.
Dusty Miller Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Dusty Miller Leaf Juice | a few drops for external use |
| Dusty Miller Tincture | a few drops diluted in water |
Dusty Miller Reference Information
| Latin Name | Cineraria maritima |
| Other Names | Silver ragwort |
| Part Used | Leaf Juice |
| Herb Forms | Tincture. |
| Affects | Sense Organs |
| Cautions | Avoid large doses. |
| Botanical Info | A medium-sized herbaceous plant with blue, purple, and white flowers in the Aster family, having silvery leaves covered with a dense felt. |
Supporting Research
Felter, H.W. and J.U. Lloyd. 1983. (1898). King's Dispensatory. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.
Weiss, R. 1988. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers.
Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.