The efficacy and function of peacock grass

Marigold is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine. We can use marigold to treat many diseases. It also has good health-preserving effects. Therefore, we can use the different medicinal effects of marigold to solve some small problems that bother us in life.

[Other names] Small marigold, red and yellow marigold, red and yellow grass, small hibiscus, vine chrysanthemum

[Source] Tagetes patula L., a plant of the genus Tagetes in the Asteraceae family, is used as medicine in its entirety . Harvest in summer and autumn, wash and dry.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, relieves cough and relieves pain. Used for upper respiratory tract infection, dysentery, cough, whooping cough, toothache, eye pain caused by wind and fire; used externally to treat mumps and mastitis.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian, decocted in water or ground into powder and taken with boiled water several times; for external use, add appropriate amount, grind into powder with Rhizoma Achyranthis Bidentatae and Flos Lonicerae, mix with aged vinegar and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Guizhou Herbal Medicine

Marigold is a medicinal herb that has existed for a long time. It is recorded in many Chinese medicine books, which shows that Marigold does have good medicinal value.