The identity of modern Doronicum in Gerard is difficult to ascertain. Johnson in the second edition gf Gerard (1633) seems to prefer Chrysanthemum latifolium 'Golden marigold with broad leaf'.

Gerard, J. (1975). The Herbal or General History of Plants. New York: Fascimile Dover Publications Inc . p. 742

Good for treating loss of periods in women, and 'green sickness' (= anaemia) in young women.

Gerard, J. (1975). The Herbal or General History of Plants. New York: Fascimile Dover Publications Inc . p. 743