The efficacy and function of calendula

Speaking of marigolds, I believe many people know that marigolds are a flower with extremely high ornamental value. Its flowers are bright and beautiful, and it blooms for a long time. Therefore, this kind of flower is planted in many places for people to appreciate. However, in addition to its ornamental value, calendula also has great medicinal value. Calendula has a wide range of effects and functions, and can treat colds and other diseases.

Calendula is rich in vitamins. Taking calendula can not only prevent dark spots caused by the precipitation of melanin, but also beautify the skin, especially delay the aging of the skin and prevent the growth of wrinkles. Below I will give you a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of marigold.

The efficacy and function of calendula

Calendula, also known as marigold, is a plant of the genus Calendula in the Asteraceae family. Calendula has a short plant, densely packed flowers, bright colors, and a long flowering period. It is the most common herbaceous flower in early spring gardens and cities.

Benefits of Calendula:

Regulate Qi, relieve depression, resolve phlegm, quench thirst, help digestion, and sober up. Kumquat can enhance the body's resistance to cold, prevent and treat colds and lower blood lipids. It is suitable for people who suffer from chest tightness, loss of appetite, fullness, drunkenness and thirst; it is suitable for people with acute and chronic bronchitis, hepatitis, cholecystitis, hypertension, and rectal sclerosis. People with weak spleen and qi deficiency should not eat too much, and diabetics should avoid eating it. People who suffer from mouth and tongue pain, or swollen and painful gums should avoid eating it.

Effects of calendula:

Calendula fruit is rich in vitamin A, which can prevent pigmentation, enhance skin radiance and elasticity, slow down aging, and prevent skin sagging and wrinkles. It can also prevent civilization diseases such as vascular diseases and cancer, and can regulate qi and relieve cough, strengthen the stomach, resolve phlegm, and prevent asthma and bronchitis. Kumquat also contains vitamin P, which is an important nutrient for maintaining vascular health. It can enhance the elasticity of capillaries and can be used as an auxiliary conditioning food for hypertension, vascular sclerosis, and heart disease.

80% of the vitamin C in marigold is stored in the peel. The peel is effective for liver detoxification, eye care, and immune system health. The peel of marigold is sweeter than the flesh.

Marigold is rich in various vitamins, especially vitamin A and vitamin C, and each petal is a precious treasure. For women, its petals have powerful beauty effects.

Calendula contains carotene, lycopersicum, ophiopogon japonicum, rubyxanthin, volatile oil, resin, mucus, malic acid and other elements. It is a flower rich in nutrients. And don't underestimate the roots of the flowers, which contain arnica glycol. The seeds contain glycerides, wax alcohols and bioalkalis, and are full of treasures.

Don’t worry if your hair is dry and yellow, marigold can also help you solve this problem. If you wash your hair with calendula and shampoo, your hair will become smoother and smoother.

Calendula has a mild flavor, and its flowers and leaves have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. The seemingly ordinary roots can also promote qi and blood circulation, and the flowers can cool blood and stop bleeding.

In European folk culture, calendula is used externally for various inflammations of the skin and mucous membranes, and can also treat many other diseases. Fresh flowers can be eaten raw in salads.

Calendula medicinal prescription

1. Stomach pain caused by cold: Take 50-100 grams of fresh roots of Calendula officinalis and decoct it directly in water.

2. Hernia: Take 100-200 grams of fresh calendula roots and decoct them in water.

3. For patients with intestinal wind and bloody stool: add 10 fresh calendula flowers to rock sugar and decoct in water.

After reading the above about the effects and functions of marigold, I believe everyone has some knowledge and understanding of marigold. Don’t underestimate calendula, it has great health benefits for the skin, detoxification of our liver, and our eyes. The above introduces some small recipes of calendula. You can try to make them. They are very beneficial to our body.