Marigold
Calendula officianalis
All the herbs are beautiful and unique but if
I was too choose the most powerful ones marigold would be in the first ten. Its
versatile properties make the marigold a perfect remedy for EVERYTHING. It
revives the body and soul and for this reason, it’s especially recommended for
people whose strength has failed them and who’s been through serious and
chronic diseases which have left them weakened and exhausted.
It is recommended to blend marigold with other herbs,
especially for people who have no energy and whose immune system has been
weakened and is not able to defend itself against bacterial and viral
infections. Marigold aids proper functioning of all internal systems and organs
and it helps the body to acquire greater immunity.
Description
The stalk
is of pale green colour and has many branches if given enough space to grow. Large
orange to yellowish, single or double flowers. Leaves are light-green and
lance-shaped, lightly aromatic.
What’s in it?
Marigold contains flavonoids, resin, saponins,
sterols, triterpenes, bitter glycosides, acids and volatile oils. It’s also
high in carotenes, minerals and vitamins, A and C.
Property and Use
Digestive
system
- It helps digestion and relieves colitis, gastritis, peptic ulcers, irritable bowel and any gallbladder, liver and colon disorders
- It cools and detoxifies the whole digestive system
Respiratory
system
- It’s a good antiseptic to soothe sore throat, mouth tissue, coughs and throat infections
Circulatory
system
- Calendula is a perfect herb for varicose veins
- Marigold is a potent purifier of the body and gives invaluable support to the lymphatic system
- Marigold is one of the herbs that stimulates immune system activity
- It improves the blood circulation
Skin
- Marigold reduces inflammation and promotes wound healing. It has been successfully used to treat a variety of skin diseases and conditions such as skin ulcers, eczema, juvenile acne, acne, nappy rash, dry phtiriasis, bruises, warts, corns, calluses, minor burns and sunburns, cuts, grazes, laceration, scares
- Marigold acts as an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent; it’s used to treat athlete’s foot, ringworm, thrush, candida and cold sores
- It also helps to alleviate nappy rash
- It’s recommended for delicate, sensitive or red and blemished skin prone to imperfections and infections
- It promotes production of collagen proteins and soothes irritated and inflamed tissue
Pregnancy
& Maternity
- Calendula soothes sore breasts and cracked nipples in breastfeeding mothers
Infections
- It has a beneficial use in such conditions as shingles, chickenpox, dermatitis and impetigo spots
Stings &
Bites
- Sprains, cramps, swelling and pain caused by stinging insects, snakes, and other animals
Menstruation
- It relives symptoms of menopause and menstrual pain and disorders; it’s got relaxant properties, and for the same reason its oral use is not recommended for pregnant and breast feeding women
- Leucorrhoea and trichomoniasis
Eyes
- Marigold has a beneficial use to treat conjunctivitis and blepharitis; it prevents suppuration and it relives inflamed, dry and sore eyes
Other
- It’s a remedy for haemorrhoids, abdominal cramps, vaginal infections, stiches post childbirth and constipation
- There has been research on using marigold in treating cancer. It’s proved to have strong anti-cancer properties; however, the research is still ongoing.
Food
- Marigold flowers are edible and can be used in soups, salads, jellies, smoothies or they can be preserved
- Dried petals can be used in soups and cakes
- Marigold flowers are used to prepare compresses, ointments, oils, creams, masks, infusions, teas, baths, and tinctures.
Although there is no record of serious effects
of internal or external use of marigold, it is not recommended for pregnant and
breast feeding women as well as infants and young children.
There is a risk of allergic reaction, especially
if you’re allergic to the group of flowers Marigold belongs to.
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Herbs may cause allergic reactions, interfere with other medications and supplements or lead to unknown side effects. You should always speak to your doctor if you have any health concerns.
For a full MEDICAL DISCLAIMER, click here.
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Herbs may cause allergic reactions, interfere with other medications and supplements or lead to unknown side effects. You should always speak to your doctor if you have any health concerns.
For a full MEDICAL DISCLAIMER, click here.
Athlete’s foot, bites, blemished
skin, blepharitis, blood circulation, bruises, burns, cancer, candida,
chickenpox, cold sores, colitis, colon disorders, constipation, dermatitis, dry
eyes, coughs, cramps, cuts, detoxification,
dry phtiriasis, eczema, gallbladder disorders, gastritis, grazes, haemorrhoids, immune system, impetigo spots, irritable
bowel, juvenile acne, kidney disorders, laceration, leucorrhoea, lymphatic
system, menopause, menstruation, nappy rash, peptic ulcer, ringworm, scares, shingles,
sore breasts, sore throat, sprains, stiches, stings, sunburns, suppuration, trichomoniasis,
ulcers, vaginal infections, varicose veins, warts, wounds
I
gathered the information mainly from these sources:
McVicar
J. (2013) Grow Herbs. London: Dorling
Kindersley Ltd
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