Marigold (calendula) is a plant familiar to many. Its useful properties are very extensive. In the composition of calendula, bioflavonoids are present in large quantities. These substances give the marigolds antiseptic, astringent and antifungal properties. A healing plant is used by folk healers to eliminate many pathologies, and its extract is an ingredient in some medicinal ointments, as well as tinctures and shampoos.
Decoration of any garden are marigolds (flowers). Pictures with their image, which you see below, are a complete confirmation of this. Calendula can be seen on the flower beds and in the front gardens, as well as on the balconies. It looks great bright orange or golden yellow marigold, the flower of which serves as a real decoration.
The healing properties of calendula have long been known. For the people of India, it was a sacred plant, in China it was associated with longevity. A marigold whose flower without a peduncle is part of the preparations produces a diuretic, analgesic, antispasmodic, hemostatic, bactericidal, wound healing and diaphoretic effect. In addition, a medicinal plant can stop the growth of tumors and help with hypertension.
There are a huge number of recipes for medicinal potions, which include a nail, whose flower is a healing raw material. These are decoctions, tinctures, drinks, etc.
Doctors recommend calendula in the treatment of liver and gastritis, ulcerative processes and diseases of the heart muscle, as well as in menopause. Marigold, a flower of which is used as a stimulating and antispasmodic, is used for hysteria, vitamin deficiency and hypotension.
Calendula is included in the composition of the drug "KN", which is prescribed for symptomatic effects with advanced form of oncology. Under the influence of these tablets, patients experience a decrease in intoxication, vomiting, nausea and belching are eliminated, sleep and appetite improve.
Marigold flowers are also used as an external remedy. They are included in the composition of tinctures and decoctions for lotions, douching and rinsing. As a means of reducing the likelihood and reducing the formation of pus, calendula finds its application in the manufacture of adhesives intended for the treatment of wounds. Additionally, it produces an anti-inflammatory effect.
The combined preparation, which includes 200 mg of
calendula flower powder and 50 mg of nicotinic acid, is recommended by specialists for dystrophies, vitamin deficiencies and other chronic pathologies that cause depletion of the body.
Infusion of marigold flowers made from 1 tsp. raw materials and 200 g of water, it is recommended to get rid of inflammation of the gums, mucous membrane and oral cavity. It is also used to eliminate thrush in children.
Calendula is recommended for fungal diseases of the skin. The healing plant in this case finds its application in the form of lotions, superimposed on the lesions, and baths.
Tincture of marigold flowers is taken as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent for inactivation of influenza viruses.