Dusty miller (Cineraria maritima) is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.
Dusty miller contains chemicals called pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs). Some of these chemicals are toxic and can cause serious liver damage. PAs are in different parts of the plant but are most concentrated in the roots.
People use dusty miller for cataracts and eye problems, respiratory illnesses, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Using dusty miller can also be unsafe.
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