Marigolds - medicinal properties and contraindications

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

Medicinal properties

These flowers have essential oils, the main element of which is the ococytomen. It has in its composition and other elements that have an unusual flavor. At the same time in the marigold there are 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 beverages.Therapeutic liquid on the basis of marigold helps in dealing with colds at the time of their peak.

Impact on the human body

These beautiful flowers have a list of healing characteristics, because of this, in alternative medicine they are used as: immunostimulants, laxatives, sedatives, antidepressants, sedatives, anti-inflammatory, antiviral drugs. Drugs based on them reduce blood pressure, eliminate cramps, 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 healing compositions based on them improves the condition of the gland, eliminates puffiness and inflammation, and also stabilizes the process of enzyme production. With the use of marigolds, inflammation in the gland area is eliminated in a few days. If the disease develops only at the initial stage, then it is possible to use flowers for self-treatment, which is very useful, since not every medicine can produce such an effect.
2. In case of violations in the National Assembly also take funds based on these plants.They increase the production of the hormone of happiness and relieve nervous tension. In addition, flowers improve sleep, make stronger NA, maintaining its health with very significant loads. Marigolds stimulate the functioning of the brain and help in the fight against large mental loads. As a result, it is very good to take teas with the addition of marigold to students.
3. Since the plant is a strong immunostimulant, it is therefore useful to drink drinks with marigolds at the peak of colds epidemics. Marigolds not only increase the production of cells of the immune system, but also, having antiviral effects, eliminate pathogens that have entered the body. Modern medicine has established that the probability of getting sick with the flu or any other virus, even at the peak of the incidence, with proper use of the plant decreases by more than 70 percent.
4. A very useful therapeutic feature of marigolds is their ability to clean 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 procedure of cell division, 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, which is not always possible to heal with ordinary medicines.

Plant Restrictions and Harm

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

1. It is not advised to use in natural form flowers for women in position and nursing moms. This refers to the pains and tinctures of marigolds that are consumed inside.
2. People with allergies need to check their body's response to the marigolds before using them.
3. Essential oil is very enriched, when applied it is necessary to carefully select the dose. It can not be used by women in the waiting period of the baby, people with asthma and epilepsy. If the skin is eczema, then you can not apply oil externally.
4. It should be very carefully taken with low blood pressure.
5. Do not recommend the use of drugs for children under 14 years of age.

Use in alternative medicine

This healing plant has long been used in the recipes of alternative medicine, as a cure for many diseases. Of them prepare infusions, drinks, infusions and creams. You can use both externally and internally for inhalation or rinsing, rubbing and compresses.

Treatment of rhinitis and inflammation of the maxillary sinuses
When rhinitis is good to take a drink from the petals of the plant, it provokes the body to fight negative germs, eliminates signs of a cold, such as breaking and lethargy, migraine and eye pain.

To get rid of sinusitis without sick punctures help marigolds. Of these, it is necessary to prepare the composition for inhalation. To do this, take 5 pcs. flowers and pour them a glass of boiling water. The vessel must 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 a significant nasal congestion, you can breathe in steam through your mouth, and exhale with your nose.

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

Tagetes 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 1.5 liter vessel, put flowers in it, then pour all the sunflower oil to the brim. The composition is left for a week in a dark, not damp place. Then filtered. The area with hardened skin smeared in the morning and evening. Keep oil in a cold place.

With joint disease
The plant for the treatment of disease is allowed to use both in natural and in dried form. For tincture required 25 pcs. colors or 4 spoons of dry raw materials. Flowers are filled with hot water, wrapped in a warm blanket or towel, and left for several hours. As soon as the tincture is cold, remove the raw material and filter the liquid. We drink 2 small spoons in 4 doses per day.

Marigold from high blood pressure
To regulate blood pressure, a swab of healing flowers is taken.

Ingredients:

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

We pour the inflorescences of plants and mint into a container, mix thoroughly and pour a glass of hot water. We put the bath in a water bath for about 3 minutes, it is not necessary to bring it to a boil. In non-hot brew, add honey and take for 30 minutes. before eating.

Diabetes Treatment
For the treatment of this disease it is necessary to prepare an infusion of marigold alcohol. 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 on a small spoon three times during the day.

To enhance the view
Those whose work activity is connected with eye strain are advised to use marigold flowers in their natural form, for example, add them to a salad. For regeneration and enhancement of vision, they are used to boil out flowers. 5 pieces. flowers dipped in water during boiling and cook for 5 minutes. Then close the container tightly, let it stand, and filter it. Cooked brew 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, repeat the treatment.

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

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

A bath is made on the basis of a quiver. To do this, you need to calculate the volume of liquid and the number of flowers, make a brew and pour it into the bath. Essential oil is allowed to apply: 5 drops should be placed on sea salt and allowed to dissolve in water.

Tincture from parasites
This tool will help to cope with such parasites as worms, pinworms and others. To prepare this drug will 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 down completely. Then the composition must be filtered and drink it 2 tablespoon three times a day before eating. The course of therapy leaves 14 days.

Swab from the plant from the inflammatory process in the joints
In order to make a healing tool that helps to eliminate pain and swelling in a short time, you need 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 to a state of boiling. Then filter and use it for 3 cups per day in between meals. The duration of treatment is 3 months. Then you need to pause for 3 weeks and, if necessary, repeat the course.

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

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