The medicinal value is the petals of the marigold flowers, the whole floral inflorescences and the leafy cups with flowers. From the inflorescences of calendula, an infusion, tincture, tea, decoctions are prepared. The extract of medicinal marigolds is included in the composition of tablets, ointments, lotions. Tincture of marigold topically applied as lotions, for lubrication and healing of cuts, burns, ulcers and wounds; for vaginal showers, rinses. Wonders are present in numerous herbal preparations. Calendula is also widely used in homeopathy.
Calendula petals contain volatile oils, flavonoids, carotenoids, triterpene saponins, faradiol, arnidiol and oleanolic acid glycosides, gums, mucilages, tannins, organic acids, phenol derivatives, antibiotics, sitosterol.
Calendula has anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, healing, antispasmodic, antihypertensive, cardiotonic and sedative properties; It helps to accelerate the metabolic function of the liver (increases secretory and excretory functions, decreases the concentration of bilirubin and cholesterol in the bile).
With a diluted tincture of medicinal marigolds, leg ulcer, pityriasis versus fatty seborrhea of the face, eczema, purulent skin rashes and freezing, aphthous stomatitis (in the form of rinses), gingivitis, are treated. pyorrhea, periodontal disease, tonsillitis and tonsillitis. With erosion of the cervix and trichomonas colitis, vaginal showers are prescribed, baths and microclips are performed with proctitis, paraproctitis, anal fissures. With blepharitis and conjunctivitis, compresses and eye baths are useful.
The use of marigold gives a positive therapeutic effect in gastritis, peptic ulcer and duodenal ulcer, colitis, enterocolitis, diseases of the liver and biliary tract (especially in combination with chamomile).
The use of calendula in cardiovascular diseases accompanied by accelerated beats, shortness of breath and edema is justified.
In gynecological and obstetric practice, infusion or tincture of marigold is prescribed orally with incessant vomiting in pregnant women, dysmenorrhea, high blood pressure and insomnia in menopause.
Calendula is also used for aphthosis, bronchitis, scrofulosis, rickets, jaundice, diseases of the bladder and spleen, fever and dizziness.
Calendula in the form of suspension or tincture is used externally to treat acne, reduce inflammation and soothe irritated skin. Some sources indicate the effective use of calendula ointment or cream in the case of the treatment of radiation dermatitis (skin damage due to radiation exposure). Calendula ointment for radiation dermatitis significantly reduces the pain of the victim.
With the inflammation of the mucous membrane of the digestive tract, half a tablespoon of marigold petals is poured with a glass of boiling water. Let infuse and take a tablespoon every 60 minutes.
With the scrofula, rickets and swollen spleen drink 2 cups a day of tea from the flowers of marigolds and yarrow herb, taken in equal parts.
For diseases of the liver and biliary tract, take a tablespoon of the herb mixture of St. John's wort, knot grass, chicory, evergreen, sea buckthorn bark and chamomile and marigold flowers ( 2: 1: 1.5: 2: 1.5: 0.5: 2), pour raw water, insist at night, boil in the morning for 7 minutes, insist on 20 minutes and drink 3 cups per day.
For painful menstruation, a tablespoon of a mixture of marigold flowers and mauve flowers (mauve forest) in a ratio of 6: 4 per glass of boiling water, insist 20 minutes and drink 3 cups per day.
With furunculosis, they drink tea from a mixture of marigold flowers, burdock roots, walnut leaves and creeping wheatgrass root (4; 2.5: 1.5: 2). A spoonful of such a mixture is poured with a glass of boiling water, it is left to infuse for a quarter of an hour and it is taken in 0.5 cups three times a day.
With hypertension, to reduce and stabilize blood pressure, a long-term collection is recommended: 9 tablespoons of marigold flowers pour 0.2 l of vodka and infused for 10 days in a glass bowl in a dark and cool place, stirring occasionally. After this strain, take 20 drops three times a day, washed down with water.
For angina, atherosclerosis, hypertension, pain in the region of the heart and neurotic conditions, a collection is useful: one tablespoon of valerian root and dill seeds and 2 tablespoons of licorice root, thread Calendula flowers and grass. Pour a tablespoon of the mixture of all the ingredients with 200 ml of boiling water, boil for half an hour in a water bath, let it stand, strain cold. Add boiled water, increasing the volume to 0.2 liters. Drink the third part of the glass three times a day for three weeks, then take a break and continue the course for another 2 weeks.
A calendula flower powder is considered a good anti-inflammatory and bactericidal agent: it should be taken three times a day, at 0.3 - 0.5 g, washed down with water or honey.
In case of neurosis, as a sedative: take 2 tablespoons of inflorescences of marigold and oregano herbs, a tablespoon of tansy flowers. Mix, a tablespoon of the herbal mixture, pour 200 ml of boiling water and, under a lid, heat for a quarter of an hour in a water bath. Then cool and strain. Drink a quarter cup 4 times a day for 3 weeks.
Tincture of marigold at home: 40% alcohol will be needed to make the tincture. Grind and pour two tablespoons of fresh inflorescences of medicinal marigolds in a glass dish. Pour the flower mixture with 100 ml of alcohol. Close the container, leave it in a dark place for 8 days. Then strain and store in a cool place.
