The efficacy and function of marigold

Calendula, also known as marigold, is a plant of the genus Calendula in the Compositae family. Calendula is used as a medicine or dye in the ancient West, as well as cosmetics or food, and its leaves and petals are edible and decorated with dishes. Originated in southern Europe. With medicinal value of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, heat-clearing and fire-lowering, treatment of acne and acne, we will introduce the efficacy and effect of marigold in detail below.

The efficacy and function of Calendula

The efficacy of marigold:

Ingredients: Calendula contains carotene, tomato hydrocarbon, butterfly plum flavin, jade red yellow, volatile oil, resin, mucus, malic acid and other elements, is a nutritious flower.

Taste: bitter, pungent, salty, lukewarm.

Meridian tropism: lung, stomach and large intestine meridians.

Efficacy: the flowers and leaves of calendula have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, roots can promote qi and blood circulation, flowers can cool blood and stop bleeding, and the cosmetic effect of calendula can not be ignored. It has a high moisturizing effect on dry skin.

The role of calendula:

1. Hypolipidemic effect: saponins in calendula can reduce serum cholesterol, free fatty acids, phospholipids, β-lipoproteins, total lipids and triglycerides in experimental hyperlipidemia rats, as well as total lipids, cholesterol and triglycerides in liver.

2. Stimulating effect: the polysaccharides in calendula have strong immunostimulatory effect.

3. Sedative effect: Calendula extract has a sedative effect on the central nervous system and can reduce reflex excitability; intravenous injection can reduce blood pressure, enhance cardiac activity, increase heartbeat amplitude and slow down heart rate.

4. Medicinal effect: it 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.

5. Tea: marigolds are suitable for single soaking or with green tea. Brew with a tablespoon of dried marigold petals and simmer for about 3-5 minutes. The golden tea is set off against the floating golden petals with a delicate fragrance, slightly bitter to drink, and can be seasoned with honey.

6. Soft hair: your hair is dry and yellow. don't worry. This marigold can also help you solve this problem. Wash your hair with marigold and shampoo. If you stick to it for a long time, your hair will become more supple.

7. Anti-inflammation: in European folk, Calendula is used for all kinds of inflammation of skin and mucous membrane, and it can also treat many kinds of diseases.

Beauty: Calendula is rich in a variety of vitamins, especially vitamin An and vitamin C, which can prevent pigmentation, improve skin gloss and elasticity, slow down aging and avoid skin relaxation and wrinkles.

Edible method of Calendula

We have a certain understanding of the efficacy and function of calendula, let's take a look at the edible method of marigold. The most common and simplest way is to make tea. Put a tablespoon of dried Calendula petals into a teacup, soak in boiling water and simmer for about 3-5 minutes. The golden scented tea is set off against the floating golden petals, with a delicate fragrance and a slightly bitter taste. You can add appropriate honey to season.

It is the third poison of medicine, it is suggested that when you have a slight cold, you might as well drink marigold tea, which helps to reduce fever, and cool and reduce anger. It also has the effect of relieving spasm and promoting digestion, which is very suitable for patients with peptic system ulcers. In addition, Calendula tea can also promote blood circulation and alleviate alcoholism, so it has the effect of protecting liver and tonifying liver.