Calendula is a medicinal plant that is widespread throughout Europe.
Short description
Calendula occupies a prominent place among medicinal plants. Marigolds grow to a height of about 30-60 cm. Its inflorescences are yellow-orange. Stems and leaves are succulent and sticky to the touch. Latin name Calendula officinalis. There are several varieties. However, they are all identical in their medicinal properties.
What are marigolds good for? The medicinal properties of marigold
Calendula is also a very versatile herb. It is used as either an ointment or a decoction. Internally, it is used to treat stomach and intestinal ulcers, liver problems and menstrual cramps.
Calendula’s active ingredients include flavonoids, sesquiterpenes, carotenoids, coumarin, and essential oils.
Its flowers promote wound healing and have anti-inflammatory, skin-soothing and immune-boosting properties. It is suitable for the treatment of wounds that are difficult to heal, mild burns, scarring, eczema, itching, acne, bruising and minor sunburns.
It is also occasionally used as an active ingredient in mouthwashes. It is used to help reduce inflammation of the oral mucosa and gums.
Calendula can also be used to care for the skin of babies.
Using
Marigold tea
The flowers of this herb can be made into a decoction. In case of stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers, infectious hepatitis, take a cup of it a day. For liver function and blood purification, take 1-3 cups for 3 weeks. If you want to use it to relieve fever and cramps, take one cup of it occasionally.
Its tea can also be used for menstruation. From the second half of the cycle onwards, one cup a day is recommended. Calendula tea is also effective for jaundice, liver disorders, stomach ulcers, intestinal disorders and heartburn.
Marigold cream
You can also make it into a homemade ointment. Heat 250 grams of pure lard in a pan and sprinkle a handful of marigolds over it. Allow to foam once, then stir well and remove from the heat. Then leave it all covered overnight. On the following day, heat the pan gently and strain the contents through a clean linen cloth, squeezing out the flower, leaf and stem, and pour the resulting ointment into sealable jars.
But what is calendula ointment good for?
If you’re wondering what calendula cream is good for, we’ll tell you. Because calendula cream is made from calendula itself, it has very little different effects. It can be used to treat and soothe various wounds, even burns, scars, sunburns and other skin conditions. In addition, when applied to the skin, it can relieve irritation and it can also relieve itching. In short, calendula cream is extremely useful, so it’s a good idea to have it in your home pharmacy.
Interesting facts about marigolds
Folklore has it that if the marigold flowers are closed after 7 o’clock in the morning, it will rain that day. This is why it was often called a rain prophet.
