Useful Beauty: Calendula officinalis

June 6th, 2011

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Calendula officinalis I - bright and very beautiful flower that grows in our country, on beds, many gardeners decorate their flower beds. To all this, he has the ability to repel garden pests and protect against plant diseases.

Even Roman citizens paid attention to this wonderful flower, which is always turned toward the sun. Some called him "Solar bride" . And for the fact that he was able to proclaim the beginning of the day or night it was called «Calare» - In translation - "proclaim, declare." In Ancient Russia was the custom: of calendula wove wreaths and hang them door handles. It was believed that in this way you can protect the house from bad and soothe the soul and the heart.

Calendula loved Marguerite de Valois , Queen of France. The Luxembourg Palace is even a monument to Queen, where she is depicted with the flower in her hands.

Among other things, this charming and unpretentious flower many useful and therapeutic properties. In China, calendula is a symbol of longevity, while in India it is even considered "sacred" plant.

Basically, in order to use medicinal marigold petals, which contain up to 19% Kalenda , and carotene, rubiksantin, lycopene, tsitroksantin   and other nutrients. Calendula flowers contain a number of macrocells. In general, this potassium, manganese, iron   and calcium . As well as trace elements: zinc, copper, magnesium and   chrome .

Complex chemical composition of calendula allows to use it for medicinal purposes. It has different properties: it can be used as antiseptic She is very good drops arterial pressure , Slows the growth of malignant tumors. This flower is used in respiratory diseases as well as gynecological diseases. But other than that is a good choleretic and sedative.

For the treatment of various ailments and used alcohol (70%) tincture calendula flowers. It is widely used drugs for the treatment of calendula gastrointestinal tract. In gastroenterological practice usually prescribed technique 15-20 drops of tincture 2-3 times a day.

At home, you can cook infusion Flower drug calendula. It is necessary to put two tablespoons of crushed petals into a clay pot, pour a glass of hot water, but in any case no hot water! Then close the lid and put in a boiling water bath. All this is necessary to heat for 15 minutes, then cool and strain. Infusion store in the refrigerator no more than two days.