Calendula. Useful properties and contraindications for women, men and children. Recipes application how to prepare the infusion, the application in gynecology

Calendula officinalis (Caléndula officinális) - annual plant of the family Asteraceae. Useful properties of marigold known in locations suitable for its cultivation. Native to temperate regions of Eurasia and Australia. It is grown not only as an ornamental plant, but also as a raw material for the pharmaceutical industry on the plantations.

Calendula: description

The popular name of a flower - marigolds. It is undemanding, photophilous and frost resistance (withstand freezing temperatures - up to 5 °). It grows between 20 - 75 cm. It has a taproot and thick, erect stems with oval leaves bright green color. Inflorescence in the form of baskets reed petals yellow - orange palette.

Flower stalks from June - before the onset of cold weather.

Structure

The flowers of the plant contain:

• carotenoids - 3%;
• triterpene saponins;
• flavonoids;
• essential oil - 0, 02%;
• organic acids;
• bitter substance;
• resin - 3.5%;
• mucous substances - 2.5%;

• alkaloids;
• tannins;
• ascorbic acid;
• inulin;
• macro- and microelements.

Useful Properties for women, men, children

The drugs, which include those present calendula, have:

• soothing;
• choleretic;
• anti-inflammatory;
• antispasmodic;
• a diuretic;
• pain reliever;
• expectorant

action and also possess bactericidal and regenerating powers.

From women's diseases

For women, nails are the perfect remedy for a variety of cosmetic problems. They help get rid of acne and relieve skin inflammation. Also, herbal preparations strengthen the hair and soften the skin on the heels.

Used plant is not only for cosmetic products, but also from the 12th century in gynecology. It delicately affects the mucous membranes: boost their recovery, and eliminates inflammation. Strengthens the immune system of the genitourinary system, reduces itching and discomfort mucous. On sale there are tinctures and candles on the basis thereof.

For the treatment of gynecological disorders calendula, as an adjuvant, used in the following gynecological disorders:

• tumors (fibroids);
• ovarian cysts;
• seals and breast tumors;
• menstrual irregularities;
• tone of the uterus;
• heavy bleeding;
• cervical erosion;
• coleitis;
• thrush.

Calendula has found its application for the removal of unpleasant symptoms during menopause. Pregnant women use drugs based on it is absolutely contraindicated, their use can lead to miscarriage. But nursing mothers should treat upper respiratory tract illness with the help of this plant. A decoction of the flowers is used as a laxative.

For the male body

Calendula has beneficial properties for the stronger sex.

It helps:

• increase potency;
• accelerate treatment prostatitis;
• baldness.

Medication based on it contain substances able to activate the production of sex hormones, as well as to eliminate inflammation and neutralize bacteria. The potency is restored in 1 - 2 months of therapy and in the treatment of prostatitis improvement observed after 5 days.

For children

It is a versatile plant that is suitable for children. It is used as a medicine and as a means of child care. Since grudnichkovogo children bathe with floral additions. Baths have a calming effect, and heal diaper rash and skin irritation. Once the umbilical wound is dry, kids can bathe in herbal baths.

Marigold moisturize and tone the delicate baby skin. Destroy germs and bacteria, heal skin damage arising from diapers. After therapeutic spa treatments baby's skin gets rid of the dryness, peeling and cracking. Flowers of the plant have analgesic effects that can help infants with colic.

For baths used infusion pharmacy or plant extract.

Calendula oil, due to its properties, also found its application in pediatrics. Its rapid action eases pain when there are problems in a baby's skin. Its good to use as a cream under the diaper.

From the first days of life infants need to be massaged. The oil will help it in allergic rashes and insect bites. Relieve irritation and itching. Winter save from chapping of the skin. The oil is purchased in a pharmacy or prepared at home. Calendula use for the treatment of children, it is possible only after consultation with the pediatrician.

Harm

Side effects from marigold preparations are very rare. People who are prone to allergic reactions can occur: dry skin, irritation in the form of rashes and itching. It is dangerous to take in case of problems with the kidneys. It becomes toxic if accumulates in the body, and does not appear on time. After receiving possible: a sense of bitterness in the mouth, nausea, heartburn, and headache.

In case of overdose can trigger a drop in pressure and arrhythmia. It is also likely - a burning sensation in the solar plexus, stomach pain. Colic can start and movement of stones.

Harmful pregnant for internal reception - possible bleeding, up to fetal loss. If you have any unusual reactions when using drugs from marigolds, you must cease use of, and report them to your doctor.

Indications for admission

Medicines developed from the flowers of the plant have a positive effect on many organs.

Medicinal herbal remedies can help with the following diseases:

• Angina.
• Pharyngitis.
• ARI.
• Cancer.
• Hypertension.
• Coronary heart disease.
• Tachycardia.
• Arrhythmia.
• Atherosclerosis.
• Stomatitis.
• Periodontal disease.
• Gingivitis.
• Periodontitis.
• Gastritis.
• Gastric ulcer.
• Aureus.
• Burns.
• Festering wounds.
• Cuts.
• Hemorrhoids.
• anal fissures.
• Furunculosis.
• Frostbite.
• Trichomonas coleitis.
• Thrush.
• Intoxication.
• Colitis.
• Enterocolitis.
• Cystitis.

Applying nails can lighten freckles and age spots, get rid of warts, nipple cracks and corners of the lips, as well as to improve the condition of hair and scalp.

Contraindications

Drugs calendula are contraindicated for people with increased immunity plants, low blood pressure (hypotension), into pregnant women and children up to 12 years.

Gathering and preparation plants

Calendula useful properties contains the entire aboveground part of the plant, but there are many more flowers. That is why the plant is cultivated for medicinal purposes. It blooms for a long time - all summer, and fall down to the frost. Time to collect crude drug long enough.

Collection is carried out in a clear, warm and dry weather. Gather the stems with leaves and bloom (2 days ago) flowers such they contain lower amounts of essential oils that cause allergies. Not reveal buds are left until the next harvest.

Dried harvested in a shaded, dry place (can be in the room).

Raw spread a thin layer, and periodically gently stirred. Production is dry when you press a flower - it crumbles. Finished products stored in a dry, dark place - in sealed containers or paper bags. Its useful qualities, dry nails, keep from 1 year to 2 years (normal storage).

How to prepare compositions based on calendula?

Properly brewed decoction or infusion of the plant - is the key to success in the fight against illnesses overtaken. Techniques generally similar. The distinguishing feature is - concentration of the final product.

For decoctions and infusions ingredients (generally) are taken in such proportions: 1 tablespoon of raw material - 1 cup water. This takes into account that 1 tbsp. l. dry calendula - is 3 - 4 years A thin glass filled is 200 g

The standard method for the manufacture of decoctions and infusions

Green or dry weight lay in the enamel, stainless or glass container. Add water, covered with a lid and kept on a boiling water bath (or a slow fire), stirring constantly.

Means	Heating time in minutes	infusion time
decoction	30	10
Infusion	15	50
Aqueous extracts of large volumes (1 - 3 l)	After 10 min longer

Filtered broths need hot and cold infusions. Then they need to bring to the initial volume of water and can be consumed. All home-cooked, decoctions and infusions are perishable. So they lose their useful qualities. Every day, preparing new ones. In exceptional cases, you can keep in the refrigerator, but no more than 2 days.

alcoholate

To prepare the dried marigold tincture used. They stuffed capacity, leaving little space. Then poured to top of vodka or diluted alcohol capped. Insist 2 weeks in a dark, cool place. After filtration and sent to the refrigerator.

Undiluted use only externally for a variety of skin lesions. Inside, for rinsing (throat and mouth) and syringing for infusion must be diluted with water cosmetic procedures.

Infusion of herbs

Infusions are usually prepared from the flowers of the plant. They are cleaner dosage form more easily absorbed by the body, and have a more intense and speedy action. During the infusion of marigold extracted effective, useful substances. Infusions prepared cold, warm and hot manner.

A decoction of calendula

Broth (compared with infusions) are digested much more slowly, but lasts longer. Broths, usually made of more rigid particles plant (stems, leaves).

oil plants

Medicinal properties of calendula and benefit in the form of oil. For its production is taken and any marigold warmed (to 60 °), vegetable oil (olive better). Capacity filled (3/4 volume) flowers (fresh or dry) and fill to the top with oil. Can hold 1 hour by a water bath. After a week of exposure oil is ready for use.

During this time, it is desirable to shake it daily.

Use of a natural product is treated:

• burns;
• frostbite;
• wound;
• acne.

Use this oil has to improve hair and eyelash growth. In smaller doses administered orally: with nervous system disorders, pathological processes in the liver and gastrointestinal tract. During menopause, women are advised to drink 20 g 3 times a day.

Recipe from hemorrhoids

Calendula brings rapid relief from hemorrhoids. In the treatment of this ailment used as a single therapeutic agent or in multiple complex. It all depends on the location of the hemorrhoidal cones. Applied topically (cream, butter, compresses) and internal (candles) funds.

The aqueous extract of the plant is useful in the form of lotions. He analgesic and quickly reduces the nodes. 3 g of flowers sent to the thermos, is added 200 g of boiling water and allowed to brew for 60 min. After filtered, moistened cotton pad therein and adjusts to the disease site for 15 minutes.

Candles (preceded by enema) are put for the night. Candles are made from the infusion. The special form for candles (or cut off the rubber glove finger) is poured therapeutic agent and frozen.

Ointment brewed from 50 g of dry, rubbed into the plant powder and 200 grams of butter or any animal fat. Components are mixed, heated by a slow fire until complete dissolution of fat. After this was cooled ointment. The ointment is applied 3 times a day.

Fix the result will help the domestic reception of alcohol tinctures. Drink 3 times a day based on the calculation of a single dose - 5 drops per 20 kg body weight. Treatment is carried out for a month.

Ointment for Acne

1. Triturated 5 - 7 marigold and mixed with 20 g of petrolatum. The ointment is applied to problem areas of the face 3 times daily or applied in a thin layer.
2. In 20 g of petrolatum (or face cream) add 10 c. alcohol tincture of the plant. Apply a dot at the inflamed location or to apply a thin layer 1 once a week.
3. Mix honey and alcohol tincture of marigold. Applied for 20 minutes on the face, then rinse with warm water.

Ointment stored in the cold. When the stimuli in the form of a rash or redness, the use of such means to cancel.

Broth hair

Calendula reveals beneficial properties for hair:

• anti-inflammatory and antiseptic;
• scalp injury heals;
• restores brittle hair;
• cleanses and refreshes oily hair;
• regulates the function of the hair follicle;
• eliminate dryness, dandruff and itching;
• It restores the hair elasticity and natural shine.

The recipe for hair conditioner. In 1 liter of water added 7 g of dry grass. Boil for 5 minutes, leave for 30 minutes, filtered. Rinse hair after washing with warm broth.

Tincture for douching during gynecological fibroids

When fibroids in the uterus formed bulky tumors. This causes concern to gynecology patients, since such diseases are treated by surgery (up to the removal of the uterus). To help such patients came healers. They recommend treating fibroids with tincture of marigold.

Tincture is prepared from 20 g of raw material and 100 g of 70% alcohol. Insist 2 weeks, then filtered qualitatively. For douching using 2% tincture, this was diluted with the necessary quantity of water. 180 g of water was added 5 g of tincture. And only in this way is used for irrigation.

We can not forget about the strict medical control of such procedures, or only harm can be applied. It must be remembered and contraindications: it is impossible to carry out such manipulations women in the state, and recently had an abortion or childbirth.

treatment of hypertension

Recipes for pressure reduction:

1. Take some water and drip 35 drops of alcohol tincture. It helps in the early stages of the disease. Course - 1 month.
2. Infusion of marigold (7 g in 500 ml water) to drink 3 times a day 60 minutes before meal 100 g
3. Broth (7 g in 200 ml water) was consumed in 3 divided doses per day.
4. Collection: 30 g of calendula, 5 g of black currant leaves and 10 g of strawberry leaves. 200 ml boiling water were added 10 g of collection. Cover and infuse for half an hour. Drink 100 ml 5 times per day.
5. A mixture of 4 parts of marigold and 3 parts of valerian roots. 10 g of a mixture of 200 ml of boiling water, stand for 60 minutes and drain the. Drink 4 times a day for 20 ml. After a month's rate is 2 week break and then repeat the course.

Heart failure

The weakening of the heart muscle (myocardium), which can no longer promote the blood as before, is called heart failure. formed by lack of oxygen and nutrients in the human body. This is manifested: shortness of breath, heart palpitations, cyanosis of the feet and the hands, feet swelling and pain in the right hypochondrium.

Recipes of treatment:

1. 30 drops of an alcohol tincture of calendula 3 r / d after a meal. Treats at heart palpitations, shortness of breath and edema. Course - 3 weeks.
2. From shortness of breath well to this drug. By Mark 2/3 cup marigold flowers and leaves, berries and wild rose, 2 cups fresh cranberries and 1 liter of water. Milled raw marigold pour 600 ml of boiling water and infuse 1.5 hours in a dark place. Rosehip pour 400 ml boiling water, stand 30 min. Filter the infusion, connect and add pressed cranberry juice. Consumed 20 minutes before meals, three times with 35 ml. Treated 2 weeks, 5 day break, then resume treatment.

Diseases of the digestive system

Recipes for gastric and duodenal ulcers:

1. Prevention. Flask for preparing a water bath (2 - 3 min). To 1 liter of boiling water - 6 g of herbs. Infused 5 hours, filtered and added to 100 g of honey. Drink 100 g, half an hour before meals, three times a day.
2. Infusion of ulcers. In 200 ml of boiling water - 3 g of feedstock insist 30 min. Eat 50 grams three times a day before meals.

If cholelithiasis

1. Take the same infusion of 35 grams before meals 3 times a day.
2. Alcoholate 20-40 drops to 50 ml of water. Drink 3 times a day 20 minutes before meal.

heartburn

It helps infusion or decoction marigold:

1. 1 oz. grass 200 g water, leave for 5 hours.
2. Or boiled for 5 minutes.

During the day you need to drink a liter of sips of this tool.

gastritis

1. At 2 g plant - 0.4 l of boiling water, stand 15 min. Consumed per day.
2. 3 g of calendula, chamomile and yarrow. 3 g collection laying in a thermos and add 200 mL of boiling water. Drink 70 ml of infusion 3 p. / D. for 20 minutes before eating. Lecheniya- course of 3 weeks.
3. Gastritis with increased acidity: add to the previous collection calamus root. Consumed 100 ml three times a day before meals. The course - drink 2 weeks, 2 weeks break, repeat the 2-week appointment.

In diseases of the pancreas

30-minute infusion (3 g plant on 500 ml of boiling water) to consume 100 g 4 times a day, half an hour before a meal. The course - a month to drink, skip a month, and then again a month receiving funds.

Allergy

Calendula discloses useful properties in the treatment of allergic reactions. Infusion of flowers take three times a day with 20 g Pouring and receiving baths with infusion or decoction marigold facilitate the unpleasant condition.

eye disease

In chronic conjunctivitis

1. For two months, twice a day dripping into the eyes of flower tincture of the plant. After 15 days it is necessary to increase the concentration of the drops. On adding 100 ml of boiling water: First, 1 g of marigold, after 2 g, and so on until 4 g Allowed to stand for 15 minutes, carefully filtered.
2. At night to make compresses of infusion of the leaves of the plant.

of blepharitis

When inflammation of the eyelids - rubbed with alcohol tincture.

Barley

It is treated by infusion in the form of lotions and eye wash. Collection of grass - equal parts of marigold flowers and cherry, leaves and shoots bagulnika.5 g mixture pour 0.2 l of boiling water for 20 minutes. insist.

Cataract, glaucoma, myopia and hyperopia

Treated by this recipe: Take for handful of marigold and calamus, pour 500 ml of vodka. Insist 2 weeks in a dark place. Eat inside at 5 g 3 times a day before meals. On year-old course of treatment should be 2 liters of liqueur. Can be prepared in advance, the longer brewed, the more useful tincture. Accepted under the scheme - 2 months drink brandy, 1 month break.

Diseases of the ear

For otitis externa

Instillation alcoholate solution. Dilute mixed with 10% water tincture. Drip three times a day for 3 drops of pre-heating to body temperature. Children under 3 years can not bury.

Treatment of otitis media

Apply a hot compress. Alcohol tincture wetted cloth (folded in several layers, with a cut to the ear). The skin under the compress should be coated with Vaseline. Compress adjusted (in 3 hours) to the affected ear is insulated by means of wool and cellophane.

Oncology

In oncology use infusions, oil, ointment, tincture and marigold. Infusion of drink 100 g three times a day, is used for douching and compresses (without wrapping). An alcohol tincture helps in the form of compresses (solution 1:20 with water). In severe forms of gastric cancer are treated with a mixture of colors with nicotinic acid powder (1: 4). Use a mixture of 3 times a day with water.

The oil plant is used externally and internally.

Burns, trauma

In the treatment of lesions of the skin ointments applied infusions and medicinal plants. Recipe ointment beeswax: wax is mixed with a flower oil, heated in a water bath. Everyday ointment application accelerates the healing process.

diaper rash

If diaper rash and helps infusion of marigold oil. Cloth soaked in the infusion, gently rub the affected area. Oil plants then applied.

Cold

Used for gargling water extract or alcohol (diluted with water) tincture of plants. At a cold to help washing and instillation agents of marigold. Oil lubricated mucous nose and throat with colds.

Recipe of toxins in the body

Infusion of marigold drink 70 grams three times a day. In 500 ml of boiling water - 7 - 10 g of plants.

cholagogue

Recipes for the treatment of liver and gall bladder:

1. Infuse 10 grams of marigold 100 ml of boiling water for 2 hours. Eat 15-20 grams of infusion up to 3 times per day as a choleretic 12 days.
2. 0.3 liters of hot water take 1.5 Art. l. fresh marigold, stand for 2 hours. Divide into 2 portions. In both add 100 ml of warm water and a pinch of salt. The first portion is drunk in the morning on an empty stomach, and the other at bedtime. Treated in such a way - 2 weeks. It helps with jaundice and inflammatory processes in the liver.
3. Tea from marigold 10, 7 raspberry leaf and mint infused 10 minutes. Drink 2 times a day.

possible complications

Complications can occur in people who are not recommended to use herbal medicines marigold, and this - pregnant women, children under 3 years old, people with low blood pressure and exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases. Calendula is known for its beneficial properties.

Medications help plants cope with numerous diseases, and reduce the risk of the emergence of new ones. It is necessary to prepare and follow the recommended dosage is correct. This eliminates the occurrence of side effects, and without harming improve the body.

To self-medicate using herbs is very dangerous without medical advice. Only a specialist will tell you how to avoid possible complications.

Author: Natasha Razdobreeva

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