Since ancient times, mankind has enjoyed natural benefits from the plant world for food, for the treatment of a variety of ailments. The main basis for the use of plants for treatment has become folk wisdom and sensitive human observation. The establishment of trade, social development, the exchange of knowledge - all this contributed to the creation of a large-scale, impressive arsenal of many medicines from a variety of plants. One of them is calendula.
Calendula is a cold-resistant and unpretentious plant. It grows in thickets of shrubs, on rocks, along coastlines, in fields. There are many species and subspecies of this plant. And new varieties (decorative) are bred in flower beds.
Calendula, whose beneficial properties are unique and universal, has been widely used in folk healing and in official medicine. It is often used as strong tinctures for rinsing the nasopharynx and oral cavity during inflammatory processes, and also for treating severe abscesses, ulcers and wounds; helps with general fatigue, insomnia, headache. Also, this medicinal plant can be used both as a bright food coloring (oil extract from reed flowers), and also as a seasoning for sauces and soups in some national cuisines.
Traditional medicine uses calendula inflorescences, which are harvested precisely in the flowering phase: in other words, from June to November. In pharmacies, you can buy a ready-made dry set, but it is better, of course, to harvest each individual petal yourself. Herb flower extract is contained in a large number of compositions of various cosmetics and good restorative creams that have beneficial effects on the skin and give it elasticity.
The properties of calendula are used in medicines that are made on its basis. They have a pronounced antibacterial effect against pathogens, especially streptococci and staphylococci. Recommended for severe cardiovascular diseases, which are accompanied by cardiac arrhythmias, as well as diseases of the biliary tract, liver, duodenal ulcer and stomach, gastritis, menopause, hypertension.
Many herb collectors look forward to the calendula blooming. The beneficial properties of this plant are widely used in ointments, rinses, lotions, douching and plasters.
The curative properties of calendula help to heal severe wounds, and relieve boils and hated teenage acne. Calendula also has beneficial properties in the treatment of eczema, facial whitening, lightening freckles or age spots. The plant is widely used for burns, cracks, abrasions, scratches, wounds and ulcers.
Marigolds are even used for malignant tumors, for fever, inflammation of the sciatic nerve, and baldness. They cure conjunctivitis, mastitis, pustular diseases.
Calendula is also known for its diuretic, expectorant and diaphoretic actions.
Calendula helps with edema and shortness of breath, with headaches, remarkably restores memory, quickly relieves irritation, stops frequent nosebleeds. Calendula juice tincture is used to remove pain. When used orally, it calms and provides a calm sleep, normalizes breathing and heart rate.
In Europe, marigolds are used for coloring butter and cheeses. Also used widely in cooking, added to delicious dishes from various stewed vegetables, soups and salads.
Here is such a wonderful calendula! The beneficial properties of these flowers will help you get rid of many health problems and prevent their occurrence.