Calendula flowers

Useful features:

• alcohols similar to cholesterol (lower blood cholesterol), sterols;
• triterpinoids, glucoside, coumarins have an anti-inflammatory effect and promote wound healing;
• flavonoids – substances that relieve spasms in the stomach and intestines, remove harmful microorganisms, help bile production and normalize
• urination, restore the gastric mucosa, and thus contribute to the healing of ulcers;
• essential oils from calendula have a detrimental effect on infections that provoke viral diseases.

Method of application

• skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, acne, pimples);
• eye diseases (conjunctivitis, blepharitis);
• diathesis, cold, sore throat, stomatitis;
• stomach diseases (ulcers, gastritis), inflammation of the duodenum and gallbladder, urinary problems (stones, sand);
• headache, insomnia, heart disease and increased blood pressure;
• dystrophy, vitamin deficiency;
• cancer of varying degrees (marigolds are used as an aid in complex therapy).

The herb has anti-inflammatory, tonic, astringent, and antiviral effects on the body. Calendula has a blood-purifying and soothing effect. The plant is used to strengthen hair, as well as in case of abundant baldness.

Method of application

Infusion: 1 tablespoon of flowers with 1 cup of boiling water and insist for 30-40 minutes. Apply externally or take orally 0.5 cup 3-4 times a day.

Decoction: For sore throats, inflammation of the gums or oral mucosa, it is best to use a gargle decoction of calendula flowers. To prepare it, you need 1 tablespoon of flowers with 1 cup of boiling water, boil with the lid closed in a water bath for 5 minutes, insist in a warm place for 1 hour, strain.

Contraindications

Acute gastritis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer in the period of exacerbation, calculous cholecystitis.