The difference between marigold and chamomile

Calendula is one of the most common herbaceous flowers in gardens and cities in early spring. Chamomile essential oil extracted from chamomile is also a very popular key protection and pharmaceutical product. So what's the difference between calendula and chamomile?

What's the difference between calendula and chamomile?

Calendula is a biennial herb, is a double flower, the whole plant height is about 20-75 cm, the flower is yellow or orange yellow, the whole plant coat; chamomile is an annual or perennial herb, is a single flower, plant height about 30-40cm, flower center is yellow, petals are white, leaves feel slightly hairy, stem smooth and glabrous.

Second, the main function of marigold

① flower has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, especially on staphylococci and streptococci. Its antibacterial components are soluble in alcohol but not in water, and the effect is better in alkaline environment.

② has hypolipidemic effect. Saponins in calendula can reduce serum cholesterol, free fatty acids, phospholipids, β-lipoproteins, total lipids and triglycerides in experimental hyperlipidemic rats, as well as total lipids, cholesterol and triglycerides in liver.

The polysaccharides from ③ calendula have strong immunostimulatory effect.

The extract of ④ calendula chrysanthemum has a sedative effect on the central nervous system and can reduce reflex excitability, while intravenous injection can reduce blood pressure, enhance cardiac activity, increase heartbeat amplitude and slow down heart rate.

⑤ can promote bile secretion and accelerate wound healing. European folk have the custom of taking marigold chrysanthemum internally to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastritis, hepatobiliary diseases and so on. If used for digestive tract cancer can reduce poisoning symptoms, improve appetite, sleep, etc., but also for irregular menstruation.

Third, the main function of chamomile

1. Relax your body and mind

The essential oil extracted from chamomile is psychic and soothing, relieving anxiety, tension, anger and fear, relaxing, patient and peaceful. Relieving anxiety and calming the mind is very helpful to insomnia.

two。 Medicine to relieve pain

The analgesic function of chamomile. It relieves stuffy muscle pain, especially pain caused by nervous tension, and is also helpful for lower back pain. It also relieves burns, blisters, inflamed wounds, ulcers and healing. Help improve eczema, blisters, herpes, psoriasis, ultra-sensitive skin, and general allergies. Soothes ruptured microvessels, enhances elasticity, and is excellent for dry and itchy skin. Eliminate edema, strengthen tissue, is a very excellent skin purification care products.