Marigold flower is known in cosmetics primarily for its soothing properties and healing all skin irritations. An important advantage of the marigold flower is also the fact that it has an antibacterial effect on the skin and is an effective medicine in the fight against inflammatory processes.
Ways to use marigold flower:
- Treatment of wounds and scratches
- Treatment of irritated and sunburned skin (skin protection)
- Treatment of light burns
- Use in dermatitis
- Accelerating the healing of various types of skin wounds
- Helps solve problems with eye conjunctivitis
- Help in all ailments related to the digestive system: stomach, liver or intestines
Best for:
- Sensitive skin
- allergic skin
- Irritated skin
Marigold flower: what can we find in it?
Marigold flower owes its healing properties to a large amount of carotenoids, flavonoids and saponins contained in it. It is the latter ingredients that have antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. On the other hand, the flavonoids themselves have anticoagulant and antioxidant properties. Marigold flower also contains antioxidants, including the aforementioned carotenoids.
Other ways to use marigold flower
- Treatment of gastric ulcer
- Treatment of varicose leg ulcers
- Treatment of duodenal ulcer
- It can be helpful in the treatment of gallbladder diseases
- It helps in the fight against gastroenteritis
Marigold flower protects the intestinal and stomach mucosa and prevents cancer and prevents the development of gastric ulcer disease (intestines, anus or stomach). Listing similar properties, it is worth mentioning that marigold flower also affects the functioning of the liver by increasing the amount of bile produced. It also accelerates the secretion of gastric juice. Marigold also has antispasmodic and analgesic properties, so it is worth using it when experiencing stomach pain, e.g. caused by poisoning.
Marigold officinalis flower in autumn and winter season
In autumn and winter, marigold flower is great for temporary ailments associated with sore throat in flu-like conditions and colds. You can easily make your own infusion by preparing it from one tablespoon of dried marigold petals and boiling water. The infusion should be brewed for about 10-15 minutes before consumption. It can be consumed up to two times a day. A similar drug can also be used for conjunctivitis by creating specific rinses-eye drops.