Why in your medicine box should always be calendula?

During the American Civil War, this plant has been used as an extremely effective medicine to treat open wounds. The Romans marigold planting to your house, because he believed that these medicinal plants brings extraordinary joy. Meanwhile dishes Calendula ornately decorated temples and ancient Egyptians believed that marigold can help rejuvenate. Knowing how widely in medicine and cosmetics are used calendula extract, often the question arises, what powers it has brightly colored plant?

And medicine and food

In medicine and cosmetics marigold flowers are used for many centuries. Commonly used wound and skin treatment. This plant can cure minor skin cuts, scratches, cracked or chapped skin, can also facilitate the beatings, bee stings, rashes and other minor irritations and infections symptoms. This unique plant extract is often added to the bath products (creams, compresses, balms, shampoos, massage oils) prepared a steam bath for the face and various teas. Calendula products are gentle enough for children, babies or animals.

Marigold grows naturally in southern Europe and the Middle East. Lithuania they usually cultivated flower nurseries, flower beds and gardens. The soil is not demanding. Marigold blooms from June to October, so they can be an accumulation of today. Harvesting takes place every 3 - 5 days. Marigold grow useful not only for health or beauty, but nevertheless, that destroy and scared off a variety of vegetables and garden pests, including aphids, tomato and other parasites. In addition, calendula are excellent potatoes, beans and salad companions, it is recommended to plant them next to the above-mentioned vegetables. These brightly colored plants are very easy to adapt to the new land, and eventually seed themselves again, because although it is an annual plant, but specifically in the same place the sow really do not need. Calendula flowers used in cooking - their decorative color is particularly suited to color and give more exotic rice dishes. Furthermore, they can be eaten in one or used fresh lettuce. Dried marigold characteristic bitter flavor and a mild fragrance. Fresh marigold flowers may also be used for the particular color of cheese, butter and sauces.

Orange power plant

It is used only marigold flowers. Calendula flower relieves muscle cramps, menstrual pain and fever. It also inhibits the mouth and throat mucosa, stomach and duodenal ulcer symptoms. Calendula compresses is often placed on the skin to reduce pain and swelling. Used as a means able to stop the bleeding from the nose, as well as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, rectal inflammation or conjunctivitis. Research has shown that marigold can speed healing of the skin. It turned out that by using calendula ointment reduces Grade II dermatitis symptoms. Marigold has anti-bacterial properties and is struggling not only with a variety of infections, but also helps to keep the mouth, hands and other parts of the body hygiene. Calendula oil can not only treat but also to beautify the skin. It was found that regular topical application of skin marigold oil, improves blood circulation, the skin cells are better supplied with antioxidants and reduces wrinkles.

10 reasons to use calendula preparations:

Anal fissures. Scientific research suggests that calendula can help those people who have failed treatment with nifedipine anal fissures.

From diaper dermatitis. Previous studies have shown that the use of 1.5% calendula ointment compared with other products, within 10 days significantly improved skin condition.

Since ear infections (otitis media). It has been shown that, from ear infections, preparations containing marigold, improve well-being. This is, however, that this plant have the same characteristics as the pain relief chemical drugs.

Since skin inflammation caused by radiation therapy. Studies have shown that using calendula oil, may reduce radiation exposure experienced by patients with breast cancer.

Since the vaginal wall thinning (vaginal atrophy). It was found that a specific gel containing calendula oil, for 4 weeks reduced vaginal atrophy and its symptoms such as itching, burning, dryness and pain during intercourse.

Since varicose veins. A study was conducted with 34 patients suffering from varicose vein problems. It turned out that 7.5% calendula ointment helps to quickly heal damaged skin due to circulatory problems.

Since gum inflammation. Calendula scum or toothpaste with calendula extract may help heal gingivitis . Toothpaste with calendula effectively helps to get rid of plaque, also reduces the possibility of a future encounter with bleeding gums or gingivitis problems. Toothpaste in calendula extract disinfects, soothes and protects gums.

Since conjunctivitis . Patients with conjunctivitis is advisable to wash eyes marigold tea, or 5 - 10 minutes to maintain marigold decoction soaked compresses on the eyes. This pack has a disinfectant and antibacterial properties.

From the common cold. Laryngitis and angina can be treated with calendula dressing - it is necessary to rinse the throat for 2 - 3 times a day. Cordial is produced as follows: two tablespoons of marigold flowers must be covered with half-liter of boiling water and keep until the draw.

Since psoriasis, dermatitis, acne. The cream containing calendula phytol deep cleanses the skin and protects it from premature aging, depletion and dryness, as well as promotes tissue regeneration.

How to make the most of calendula oil?

The medical uses of oil are legion. It can change the lip balm, massage oil, cream or lotion. Everything you need - it's an organic olive oil and marigold flowers.

Put marigold in a clean, dry jar. In the case of fresh calendula, then they should be allowed to dry for 12 hours to evaporate the moisture part. Afterwards pour the oil and leave a little space that calendula should expand. Tightly closed.

Helping the jar in a warm, sunny location (for example, on a windowsill), and at least once a day to shake.

Of 4 - 6 week using cheesecloth, strain the oil. The resulting oil must be placed in glass bottles and store them in a dark and cool place.