the DAISY

New Sociables symbol: Daisy
New Sociables colors: Green and yellow

Ups - a - daisy !

Oops - a - daisy !

Whoops - a - daisy !

Idiom born out of the origin of
the word daisy - day’s eye - because
it wakes up each morning, fresh and
ready for another day with new hope,
new energy, new beginning.

The expression is especially used with
children who fall or may falter is some way to encourage them to get up and
start again.

Fresh as a daisy

  • crackling

  • boisterous

  • rejuvenated

  • frolicsome

  • energized

    Which best describes you as a
    New Sociables gal ?

    Idiom alludes to a daisy reopening in the morning or maybe to its welcoming appearance each spring. The use of daisies in literature has been in use since the 14th century with Chaucer.

  • alive

  • frisky

  • zesty

  • ablaze

Pushin’ up daisies

While this may sound like a new exercise to add to your workout routine or that you’ve taken up gardening as a hobby, it actually refers to the ultimate life transition. A body buried under a meadow of daisies “stems” from merry old England since the 1800s, but became more commonplace during World
War I.

On the Battlefield

During ancient Roman time, army field surgeons gathered daisies, extracted the plant juice, and soaked bandages before applying to battle wounds. (1)

A remarkable recommendation described in a medical manuscript on a clay tablet from the Mesopotamian culture (2200 BC) states:

“Pound together fur turpentine, pine turpentine, tamarisk, daisy, inninnu (barley) flour; mix in milk and beer, spread on the skin, bind him and he shall recover.” (2, 3)

Medicinal Uses

Other uses of bellis perennis over the centuries and even today:

  • muscle spasms

  • cough suppressant

  • rheumatism

  • arthritis

  • liver disorders

  • kidney disorders

  • painkiller

  • cancer research

  • HIV therapy research

  • acne treatment

  • insect repellant

  • listless children

  • reduces bruises

  • scurvy treatment

  • skin softener

  • digestive aid

  • blood purifier (4)

dægeseage = day’s eye

Old English

New Sociables has many opportunities each month to awaken your
“day’s eye”

A common and powerful symbol
the daisy’s delicate petals represent
new beginnings

In contrast to other flowers,
the daisy’s humble, enduring nature
symbolizes the beauty found in
ordinary things
and the strength to face
life’s challenges.