Marigolds - medicinal properties and contraindications

Marigolds are the most unpretentious flower. They are found in cottages, balconies and city beds. They are valued for long and lush flowering. Despite their fame, not many people know about their healing properties.

Healing properties

These flowers have essential oils, their main element is otitomen. It has in its composition and other elements with an unusual aroma. At the same time, marigolds have vitamins and nutrients.

Marigold tinctures have a positive effect on the processes in the digestive system, namely, the functioning of the pancreas. Biologically active substances have antiviral activity, they negatively affect different strains and harmful microbes, because of this they are often added to various drinks. Marigold-based healing fluid helps in the fight against colds at their peak.

Effects on the human body

These beautiful flowers have a whole list of healing characteristics, because of this in alternative medicine they are used as: immunostimulants, laxatives, sedatives, antidepressants, soothing, anti-inflammatory, antiviral agents. Drugs based on them reduce blood pressure, eliminate spasms, fight parasites.

Let us consider in more detail the effect of this plant on the body:

1. In diseases of the pancreas, the use of medicinal compounds based on them improves the condition of the gland, eliminates puffiness and inflammation, and also stabilizes the production of enzymes. When using marigolds, inflammation in the gland is eliminated in a few days. If the disease develops only at the initial stage, then it is possible to use flowers for self-medication, which is very useful, since not every medication can produce such an effect.
2. In case of violations in the NA, funds based on these plants are also taken. They increase the production of the hormone of happiness and relieve nervous tension. In addition, flowers improve sleep, make the NS stronger, maintaining its health under very significant stresses. Marigolds stimulate the functioning of the brain and help in the fight against great mental stress. Because of this, it is very good to take teas with the addition of marigolds to students.
3. Since the plant is a strong immunostimulant, it will be useful to drink drinks with marigolds at the peak of colds. Marigolds not only increase the production of cells of the immune system, but also, having an antiviral effect, relieve the pathogens that have entered the body. Modern medicine has established that the likelihood of getting the flu or some other virus, even at the peak of incidence, with proper use of the plant decreases by more than 70 percent.
4. A very useful healing characteristic of marigolds is their ability to clean blood vessels from plaques and blood clots. Drugs based on them increase blood pressure and strengthen the human cardiovascular system. Therefore, they are used as a drug to prevent heart attack and stroke.
5. The plant is an excellent tool for healing wounds. It not only accelerates the cell division procedure, but also cleans the wound from putrefactive and dead masses. Using medicinal preparations made from this plant, it is possible to cure a trophic ulcer, the healing of which is not always possible with ordinary medicines.

Limitations and harm from the plant

Flowers have a number of healing characteristics, but there are also limitations:

1. It is not advisable to use in-kind flowers for women in position and nursing mothers. This applies to potions and tinctures from marigolds, which are used internally.
2. People with allergies need to check their body's response to marigolds before using them.
3. Essential oil is very enriched, when applying it, you need to carefully choose the dose. You can not use it for women while waiting for the baby, people with bronchial asthma and epilepsy. If eczema is on the skin, then do not use oil externally.
4. It should be taken very carefully with low blood pressure.
5. Do not recommend the use of drugs for children under 14 years of age.

Use in alternative medicine

This medicinal plant has long been used in recipes of alternative medicine, as a cure for many diseases. From them prepare explosions, drinks, infusions and creams. It can be used both externally and internally, for inhalation or rinsing, rubbing and compresses.

Treatment for rhinitis and inflammation of the maxillary sinuses
With rhinitis, it is good to take a drink from the plant’s petals, it provokes the body to fight negative microbes, eliminates the symptoms of the common cold, such as breaking and apathy, migraine and eye pain.

Marigolds will help get rid of sinusitis without sick punctures. From them it is necessary to prepare a composition for inhalation. To do this, take 5 pcs. flowers and fill them with a glass of boiling water. The vessel should be wrapped in a blanket and allowed to stand for some time. Then inhale the steam, it is better to pour the liquid into the teapot, and breathe each nostril in turn. With significant nasal congestion, you can inhale the vapor through the mouth, and exhale through the nose.

Marigolds for colds or viral diseases
In this situation, you need to make a tincture of flowers. A spoon of dried color is poured into a glass of hot water. Leave the infusion for 30 minutes, then filter. Drink simultaneously with medications, 2 large spoons per day.

Marigold in the fight against rough skin on the limbs
Flowers in alternative medicine are used as a means to soften rough skin. Prepare the composition of their flowers using vegetable oil.

We take a container of 1.5 liters, put flowers in it, then fill everything with sunflower oil to the brim. The composition is left for a week in a dark, not damp place. Then they are filtered. The area with rough skin is smeared in the morning and evening. Store oil in a cool place.

With joint disease
The plant for the treatment of the disease can be used both in natural and in dried form. For tincture, you need 25 pcs. flowers or 4 tablespoons of dry raw materials. Pour the flowers with hot water, wrap them in a warm blanket or towel, and leave for several hours. Once the tincture has cooled, remove the raw materials and filter the liquid. We drink 2 small spoons in 4 divided doses per day.

Marigolds from high blood pressure
To regulate blood pressure, a boil of healing flowers is taken.

Ingredients:

• Marigold flowers - a small spoon;
• Calendula inflorescences - a small spoon;
• Peppermint - a teaspoon;
• Natural honey - a teaspoon;
• Water - 1 cup.

Pour inflorescences of plants and mint into a container, mix thoroughly and pour a glass of hot water. We put the broth in a water bath for about 3 minutes, no need to bring to a boil. In a non-hot boil, add honey and take in 30 minutes. before eating.

Diabetes treatment
To treat this ailment, you need to prepare an infusion of alcohol from marigolds. 50 pcs. flowers (dark shade) pour 0.5 liters of alcohol. It is necessary to insist 7 days in a place protected from the sun. Drink a small spoon three times a day.

To enhance vision
Those whose work activities are associated with eye strain are advised to use natural marigold flowers, for example, add them to a salad.For regeneration and increase vision use a blast of flowers. 5 pieces. lower the flowers into water during boiling and cook for 5 minutes. Then close the container tightly, let the broth stand, and filter it. The cooked broth is divided into 3 parts and consumed in one day.

The duration of therapy is 3 months, then you need to pause for 21 days. If necessary, then repeat the course of treatment.

Healing baths
Such baths relieve nervousness, increase well-being in depressive states, and help relieve fatigue at the end of a hard working day. They will allow you to relax and sleep well with insomnia.

Baths with marigolds improve the condition of the skin, as they help the pores open and cleanse them, making the skin softer. Water procedures will relieve foot fatigue, return softness and plasticity to the skin of the hands.

The bath is made on the basis of a blast. To do this, it is necessary to calculate the volume of liquid and the number of flowers, make a blast and pour it into the bath. It is allowed to use essential oil: 5 drops need to be dripped on sea salt and allowed to dissolve in water.

Parasite tincture
This tool will help to cope with parasites such as worms, pinworms and others. To prepare this drug, you need to take a spoonful of natural flowers and pour a glass of hot water. Let the tincture stand for a while until it cools completely. Then the composition should be filtered and drink it 2 tablespoons three times a day before meals. The course of therapy leaves 14 days.

Inflammation from the plant from the inflammatory process in the joints
In order to make a healing product that helps to quickly eliminate pain and swelling, it is necessary to pour a spoonful of dry raw materials with a glass of running water. Place the dishes on the stove, on a small fire and bring the broth to a boil. Then filter and consume it in 3 cups per day in between meals. The duration of treatment is 3 months. Then you need to pause 3 weeks, and if necessary, repeat the course.

The plant is used as a healing and cosmetic tool. It is eaten in its natural form and in the form of spices. Marigolds with their beautiful flowers will decorate both the country lawn and the balcony in the apartment.

Video: treatment of psoriasis, pancreatitis and neurodermatitis with marigold flowers