Calendula (calendula officinalis): used in folk medicine

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Perhaps, it is difficult to find at least one person who had never seen calendula. Thus if you ask an appropriate question, the response can be unpredictable as “stinging nettle” – is the scientific name of this plant. If we are talking about people's names, who does not know these herbs! Marigolds (so their familiar designate in the home-use), we consider in detail in this article.
calendula officinalis

Interestingly, this plant was not reliably established until now. It is very decorative and, therefore, was common in ancient times and later naturalized around the world. Thus, it is successfully caught, then wildly, so find out origin of marigold medicinal (photo of it is presented in this paper) is unlikely to succeed. But science does not stand still.

Distribution

The Plant is found in southern and Central Europe, Australia and Central Asia. In our country medicinal marigolds (photo shows different ways of their application) as an ornamental plant cultivated by gardeners, in addition, as a medicinal material grown on an industrial scale. Tolerate the conditions of the cold region of the temperate zone as to withstand frost, undemanding to soil and light.

marigold medicinal photo

Biological description

Calendula officinalis (calendula) – it is a herbaceous plant that reaches a height of 60 cm. It belongs to the family Asteraceae. Stem ribbed, thick, erect, branching, light green, has light pubescence, consisting of glandular sticky hairs. The leaves are simple, arranged alternately on the stem, oblong or oval in form, covered with hairs.

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Inflorescence marigold in diameter up to 7 cm Flowers - from dark orange to yellow. The edges of the petals located ligulate, pistillate, in the centre they are very small, tubular, yellow to brown. The flowering occurs throughout the summer. Baskets are used for medical purposes.

Marigold is medicinal, the description of which was set forth above, were called due to the shape of their seeds, which have different size and form. Seeds derived from the ray (outer) flowers, thin and long like cat claws, tubular (inner) – concave, hemispherical. The fruits ripen in mid-late summer, depending on weather and climatic conditions.

Marigold is propagated by seeds.

marigold medicinal application

Amazing facts

Calendula is very rich in provitamin a (carotene), which is widely used in the food industry in the form of a dye and supplements. Cheese, margarine and butter its yellowish owe it to him. Incidentally, in Soviet times, about 30 farms were engaged in industrial cultivation of calendula. Its main mass is going to receive this food coloring.

In Europe, in ancient times, flowers marigold was considered a spice. It was widely used in cooking. It was used as a separate vegetable, and cooked from it jam. It should be noted that one of the favorite dishes of Elizabeth (British Queen) was stewed Sparrow or a lark, generously seasoned with calendula. In addition, famous recipes wine and puddings, prepared from this plant.

The Fraudsters were given for saffron marigold – in those years it was very much appreciated.

medicinal properties of marigolds

Raw material

In herbal medicine used sugerativna inflorescence of this medicinal plant. The collection starts with the moment that reveals 50% of flowers. Because a single plant can be a large number of inflorescences, and they are revealed throughout the summer, doing up to 20 charges. The plant has a regular collection of inflorescences have new baskets, the period of increased flowering until the first frost. Consequently, it increases the yield of calendula significantly. Marigold medicinal should be collected every 5 days – the period during which plants grow new buds. After the vegetation period they appear less often.

Marigold is medicinal when the workpiece must be cut at the base of the peduncle. Next they must be dried in a ventilated room. When harvesting on a large scale inflorescences after harvest put in the dryer until completely dry. Shelf life – two years.

To date, the procurement of these inflorescences is carried out in Belarus, Russia, Transcaucasia, Ukraine. Most of the raw materials is exported.

inflorescence marigold

Structure

Marigold medicinal contain the following substances:

  • Carbs paraffin discharge (sitosterol, hentriacontane, etc.).
  • Carotenoids (lycopene, carotene, violaxanthin, rubixanthin, citroxain, flavoxanthin, flavahan, etc.). Set pattern: the darker and brighter blossoms, the carotenoid content.
  • Triterpene glycosides.
  • Organic acids(malic, salicylic, pentadactyla).
  • Resins, mucous substances and bitterness.
  • Ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

Medicinal properties of marigold

The Biologically active substances included in the composition of this plant and determine its properties:

  • Ranozazivluschee;
  • Protivovospalitelnoe;
  • Bactericide;
  • Jelchegonnoe;
  • Spazmoliticheskoe;
  • Sedatives;
  • Hypotensive and cardiotonic.

Usage

Drug from nails relaxes the smooth muscles of the organs of digestion in particular (intestine, liver and stomach), thereby improving the secretion of. This is due to the choleretic effect of the drugs consumed inside. The effect is increased when combined with pharmacy chamomile and yarrow. Therefore, a comprehensive herbal medicine using these plants helps to relieve the symptoms or getting rid of diseases such as cholecystitis, bile stasis, atony of the intestine, lack of appetite.

marigold flowers

Marigold is medicinal used as an anti-inflammatory. This activity of plants is related to the acceleration of tissue regeneration, epithelial especially. Because of this on the affected area will be more delicate and thin cicatrix. The drugs help the speedy healing of ulcers. The protective effect of remedies from this plant appears to reduce the aggressiveness of gastric juice secreted, and therefore, they can be used in the treatment of gastritis.

The Tincture and infusion used to treat the following diseases:

  • Ulcers of the duodenum and of the stomach;
  • Gastritis
  • Enterocolitis, colitis of various etiology;
  • Diseases of the spleen;
  • Liver disease;
  • Hypertension, heart disease, disturbed heart rhythm, swelling and shortness of breath;
  • Tumors in an effective symptomatic treatment;
  • Climacteric syndrome.

medicinal plants marigolds

And Decoctions of calendula are used for gargling in case of inflammation of the upper respiratory tract (pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis, tracheitis, rhinitis). Diseases of the oral cavity, such as stomatitis, gargle is also treated with infusions and decoctions of this plant.

Juice of marigold

The SAP squeezed from the buds. Mix 20 drops with a spoonful of honey, and then to dissolve in a glass of milk. Use twice daily for the treatment of diseases of the digestive system. For the treatment of various skin diseases is used as an external agent while mixing the juice with milk and honey in the ratio 1:2.

medicinal properties of marigolds

Infusion of color

Marigold medicinal can be used in the form of infusion. For this 20 g of dried flowers pour a glass of boiling water and put in a water bath for 15 minutes. Then the mixture at room temperature to cool, strain, wring out the remaining raw materials, bring the volume to the Cup. Use in the above diseases of the digestive organs according to this scheme: a couple of tablespoons of infusion 3 times a day. Store the infusion in the fridge for a maximum of two days.

marigold medicinal description

To cure proctitis, you need to dilute 1 teaspoon of tincture in ½ Cup of water, after which an enema.

To cure a fistula, added to an infusion of marigold is equal to the amount of three percent boric acid solution, and then inject the mixture into the channel of the fistula.

Ointment

The Ointment is prepared thus: 10 grams of dry buds, finely ground in a coffee grinder, mix with a spoon of vaseline. Used to treat various skin diseases.

In pharmacy you can buy ready-made preparations of calendula – ointment “Careplan” and “stinging nettle”. It is a mixture of emulsion (paraffin or water) and tincture of calendula. Mainly sold in bottles of 40 grams. Used for burns, eczema, bruises, frostbite, fissures of the lips, nipples, heels.drug of marigolds

Details

The Basket of calendula can be used as high-grade green vegetable. It should be noted that today the scope of their use in the food industry can be incredibly large, from the preparation of aromatic bitters, floral teas, add a variety of vitamin salads until further use as the basis for a variety of vegetable soups. While rubbed in the powder of the dried inflorescences of the plant can be used in confectionary as a spice, in the preparation of liqueurs, mulled wine, wines and so on.

Mentioned previously, from fresh marigold flowers in some countries jam.

medicinal properties of marigolds

Contraindications

Interesting, but no special contraindications to the use of drugs of medicinal calendula no. There are some people who have it, as well as other plants that can cause a severe allergic reaction. In this case, the dosage of drugs reduce or completely cancel it. Like it or not, but when using drugs of this plant must adhere to the chosen specialist schemes and dosages.


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