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Useful properties and application of marsh marigold
Useful properties of marigold
Kaluzhnitsa is a perennial herb that belongs to the popular ranunculus family. It has cord-like bunch-like roots and an upright ascending stem that can reach a height of 40 cm. Kaluga can be found everywhere in Russia. In addition, it grows in the moderately cold zones of Iceland and Scandinavia.
Such a poisonous plant has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anticonvulsant and diuretic properties. Due to this, the presented herb is used to treat diseases such as bronchitis, cough, asthma, fever, whooping cough, dropsy, various urinary tract ailments, scrofula and rheumatism, as well as painful menstruation. Often it is indicated for the treatment of inflammation, burned areas and wounds.
Since marigold is a poisonous plant, it is included in various fees in small quantities. As a rule, it is often used as an excellent external remedy. For medicinal purposes stems, leaves and unblown flower buds are used. Marigold juice can be used as a laxative and emetic. In addition, such a wonderful plant has powerful antibacterial properties. It contains alkaloids, flavonoids, vitamin C, carotene, linoleic acid and fatty oils. Saponin was found in the roots, thanks to which the marigold gives a large amount of foam.
The use of marigold
Everywhere in folk medicine, the presented dangerous plant is not very popular. But it is known that the herb tincture is effective for serious diseases of the liver, gallbladder, scurvy and warts, as well as neurosis. Much more often, effective cough infusions are prepared from marigold, plantain and coltsfoot.
Juice from fresh young leaves is used to heal deep wounds. It has been proven that the aqueous extract of the plant has a weak antitumor effect on the human body. Also, marigold is indicated for herpes and ascites. Since this plant perfectly stimulates the appetite, the flowers are used as spices. It should be noted that in ancient times this particular plant was used to treat eczema, ulcers and burns, as well as various allergic reactions. To do this, the leaves were doused with boiling water and wrapped in gauze, treating the affected areas with such a swab.
In small doses, all kinds of decoctions and infusions of marigold are indicated for high temperatures and colds. For the treatment of cancer, you can prepare a special decoction. To do this, take 1 teaspoon of marigold buds, grind them and pour one glass of water. We stand the mixture in a water bath for about half an hour. After cooling, the broth can be filtered and brought to the initial volume. Take the medicine should be 1 tablespoon after each meal.
marigold flowers
It is impossible not to notice the bright yellow flowers of such a perennial plant. Glossy flowers are located at the ends of the branches of the creeping stems of the plant. As a rule, such a wonderful grass blooms in April. Marigold flowers should be harvested in early May. After collection, they must be dried well in the open air.
Marsh marigold
Marsh marigold is rightfully considered one of the most elegant primroses. Its emerald leaves go well with graceful yellow flowers. Often such a perennial plant forms interesting bushes about 35 cm tall. It has leathery dense leaves with rounded edges. The diameter of golden inflorescences can reach 4,5 cm.
It should be noted that all parts of the marigold are poisonous. After flowering, the leaves darken strongly and grow. This unusual poisonous plant settles along the banks of reservoirs, in swampy forests, in wet lowlands and in meadows. Kaluzhnitsa chooses the European part of Russia, Siberia, the Far East for growth, and it can also be found in some regions of Central Asia.
Contraindications to the use of marigold
Since the plant is poisonous, it is necessary to strictly follow the recommendations for the preparation of medicinal products and dosages for their use. Often there is an individual intolerance. Increased doses can lead to serious poisoning of the human body. In addition, such a plant is strictly prohibited for internal use by pregnant women.