Is marigold poisonous?

Longevity chrysanthemum belongs to Compositae marigold annual herb, alias stinky hibiscus, honeycomb chrysanthemum, smelly chrysanthemum, thousand-longevity chrysanthemum, etc., originated in Mexico, is now cultivated all over the world, and is often sown in spring, because of its large flowers and long florescence, it is often used in flower bed settings. Many friends are worried that marigold is poisonous. Let's take a look!

Is marigold poisonous?

Marigold is non-toxic. Marigold is not only non-toxic, but also can be detoxified, especially rich in lutein, which can not only resist oxidation, but also provide beneficial pigment for macular area of eyes, filter blue light and clear eyes and clear fire.

Florescence of marigold

Marigold is sown in the open field in April, and its florescence is from June to October. At present, it is often used as an out-of-season flower supply. The flowering period of greenhouse cultivation is extended, and it blossoms 70-90 days after sowing.

The efficacy of marigold

[source] is the inflorescence of marigold, a plant of Compositae.

[nature] cool in nature, bitter in taste.

[indications] calming the liver and clearing away heat, dispelling wind and resolving phlegm. Treat dizziness, wind and fire, eye pain, infantile convulsion, cold and cough, pertussis, mastitis, gills.

Internal use: fried soup, 1: 3 yuan. External use: fumigation and washing with fried water.

1. Treat pertussis: 15 honeycomb chrysanthemums. Fry water with brown sugar.

2, cure tracheitis: fresh honeycomb chrysanthemum one or two, water Chaoyang three money, Aster two money. Pan-fried suit.

3. Mumps and mastitis: honeycomb chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum multiflorum and honeysuckle are studied together, and the affected part is evenly mixed with acid and vinegar.

4. Treat toothache and eye pain: honeycomb chrysanthemum costs five dollars. Pan-fried suit. (selected prescription "Kunming Folk commonly used Herbal Medicine")