Calendula: benefit, harm, application

Summer will come soon, everything around will be young, fresh and colorful. Flowers bloom - chamomile, calendula, sage, dandelions, velvet. The topic of this article is calendula, how is this flower useful, where, how and to whom it can be used.

The benefits of calendula

Calendula is one of the most unpretentious plants. It can be found on the most unsuitable for growth soils or unkempt areas. Calendula is a little sun. The bright color cheers up, and the plant itself has a truly miraculous power.

This plant contains many important elements. Such as:

• vitamins A, C, E;
• resin;
• organic acids;
• carotene;
• essential oils.

It should be noted that only inflorescences and capsules are suitable for medical or cosmetic purposes. The stem is not rich in useful elements.

The positive effect of this plant on the human body:

• liquefies and removes phlegm;
• good natural diuretic and choleretic;
• heals inflammatory processes;
• fights heart disease;
• eases the condition with angina and pharyngitis;
• prevention of oncology;
• treats diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• reduces profuse discharge during menstruation;
• useful for thrush;
• treats dermatological diseases;
• lightens freckles and age spots;
• nourishes the skin and hair;
• treats hemorrhoids;
• heals scratches and burns;
• soothes;
• boosts immunity.

Please note that this flower has a positive effect on health both in its natural fresh form and in the form of oil.

Calendula oil is widely used both externally and internally:

• Perfectly heals wounds, bruises, burns, insect bites and cracked nipples during breastfeeding.
• Ester of calendula fights dermatological diseases: rashes, pimples, boils.
• It is used to protect from sunlight.
• For the treatment of varicose veins and rosacea.
• It moisturizes the dermis well and facilitates the massage process.
• Fights migraines.
• Calendula oil is good at reducing blood pressure, treating gastrointestinal diseases.

Harm of calendula

As such, there is no obvious harm from this flower. But, like any other product, it only benefits from judicious use, without overusing the dosage.

Potential harm from calendula:

• allergy, if there is an individual intolerance;
• since the plant lowers blood pressure, it can be harmful with hypotension;
• the same applies to the period of bearing the baby;
• Before using for medicinal purposes, consult your healthcare professional.

Contraindications for calendula

This plant has a fairly strong effect on the human body. Therefore, it has a number of contraindications. Specifically:

• period of bearing the child;
• children under 12 years of age;
• lactation period;
• hypotension;
• product abuse;
• skin prone to dryness.

Application of calendula

This plant is used in the form:

• decoctions;
• tinctures;
• oils;
• ointments.

How to use calendula:

• To combat migraines, you need to rub into the temporal lobes of the head.
• It is good to treat and prevent various inflammations in the stomach and intestines by drinking a decoction from this plant.
• Tincture and decoction of calendula is good for treating wounds, scratches, rashes, inflammation. It has antiseptic properties and dries well.
• Daily rubbing of the skin of the face with a decoction of a flower will help against acne, solve the problem of oily sheen and normalize the work of the sebaceous glands.
• Alcohol tincture has a beneficial effect on the work of the heart and blood vessels, reduces blood pressure.
• Rinsing with a strong decoction of the flower helps with diseases of the oral cavity (ulcer, stomatitis), kills pathogenic microflora.
• You can also cure tonsillitis and tonsillitis by rinsing with broth or alcohol tincture.
• Thrush of newborns can be defeated by treating the baby's mouth with a cotton swab dipped in calendula broth.
• Well cleanses the blood and removes toxins from the body daily use of a decoction of the flower.
• Problems in the female part can be successfully solved with the help of douching.
• Use an ointment or oil to heal skin lesions. Lubricate the affected area 2-3 times a day.

Calendula tincture

This form of release is widely used. But it has its own contraindications:

• children under 12 years of age, as alcohol infusion;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• hypotension;
• stomach diseases such as ulcers;
• tendency to allergies;
• drug abuse.

This form of release is used very widely and in almost all areas of traditional medicine. Remember that the use of alcoholic tincture in its pure form can cause burns to the skin or mucous membranes. Be sure to dilute with water.

Calendula during pregnancy

In no case do not use alcohol tincture inside. There are no contraindications for external use.

Remember that any of your actions of a therapeutic nature must be coordinated with the gynecologist who is leading your pregnancy. For external use, you can use any form of release.

Tea with this flower will help well against toxicosis. Brew a collection of lemon balm, mint, black currant leaves, calendula, blueberries and raspberries.

The legs of a pregnant woman are in a state of regular increased stress. For the prevention and treatment of varicose veins, it is recommended to use ointments based on this product.

It is good to use a non-alcoholic tincture for treating stitches or healing cracked nipples of a nursing mother.

Calendula treatment

Almost anything can be treated with this beneficial plant. We bring to your attention some recipes of traditional medicine:

• Acne can be eliminated by wiping your face with calendula tincture mixed with water in a ratio of 1 to 40 every day.
• Acne should be spotted with a diluted tincture using a cotton swab.
• With a weak burn, it is recommended to moisten the bandage with tincture and apply to the affected area.
• A mixture of a glass of water and 1 spoon of calendula will help with angina. Gargle 3 times a day.
• 30 drops of tincture will help to bring blood pressure back to normal.
• Douching with a decoction or tincture of calendula will help with inflammation and diseases in the female part.
• Diseases of the liver, biliary system and gastrointestinal tract are eliminated with tincture. Start with 20 drops, 3 times a day. Gradually bring the dose to 1 tablespoon.
• Pour a tablespoon of dried calendula flowers with a glass of boiling water. Let it brew. Dilute 1: 2 with water and rinse your mouth. It will help against stomatitis and other inflammatory processes in the oral cavity.
• A decoction of calendula, taken before meals, will help to establish the digestive tract.
• Any wounds, abrasions, chapped hands are well lubricated with oil, ointment, or at least a decoction of this plant.

Calendula for hair

The use of this plant for cosmetic purposes is truly an important discovery. This flower is capable of:

• treat dandruff and minor scalp wounds;
• nourish hair well, give it shine and softness;
• reduction of itching, dryness;
• ideal for dry hair as a powerful nourishing agent;
• feeding the bulbs and solving the problem alopecia.

Please note that use the flower for hair can be done in absolutely any way:

• rinse with broth;
• add to finished cosmetics;
• prepare home care products.

Simple yet effective calendula hair recipes:

• The problem of quickly oily hair can be solved by wiping your head with a mixture of calendula and olive oil each time before washing your hair.
• The oil of this plant can solve the issue of itching, tightness and dandruff. Pour dry flowers into a glass jar, cover with oil and let it brew for 10-14 days. Then strain and massage the oil into your scalp regularly.
• Mix castor oil and gruel from this flower, and then apply to the scalp. Dandruff will become noticeably less after the first 2-3 treatments.
• A mixture of burdock oil, egg yolk and calendula oil nourishes well dry hair.
• Combine calendula oil with lavender ether to make hair shine and soft.
• Rinsing hair after shampooing will help strengthen the hair follicles and reduce hair loss.

Calendula for face

The best masks for faces with calendula:

• Using a coffee grinder, grind dry flowers, add a spoonful of oatmeal. Pour boiling water over, stir. Apply to face and neck for 20 minutes. Applying this recipe every other day will help reduce age skin changes.
• Dry skin can be pampered with a mask of calendula, yolk and olive oil... The flowers must be boiled with boiling water.
• A brightening mask is easy to prepare. Mix the juice of fresh calendula (flowers and stem) with a spoonful of orange, blackcurrant or lemon juice. Pour in olive oil. Stir.