Marigold 金盏花 Calendula officinalis
Other names for calendula flower petals include Pot Marigold, Gold Bloom, Holligold, Marybud, Zergul and Garden Marigold. This flower grows annually in northern Mediterranean countries and it tends to bloom repetitively either each month or with each new moon.
Many people like to add the tasty petals to rice, soups and even cereals. Not so long ago, even American physicians commonly used calendula flower petals to treat all of the following disorders:
• Skin infections;
• Cuts, scrapes and bruises;
• Burns;
• Amenorrhea;
• Conjunctivitis;
• Fevers;
• and more!
Calendula flower petals are comprised of the following constituents:
• Calendulin;
• Beat-carotene;
• Isoquercitrin;
• Narcissin;
• Rutin;
• Lupeol;
• Amyrin;
• Sterols;
• Volatile oils;
• Complex polysaccharides that possess immunostimulating properties;
Dried calendula flower petals are used to make a variety of teas, creams, tinctures, infusions, washes and compresses. This powerful herb increases the production of collagen making it very useful for healing wounds of the skin. it also helps to minimize scarring. Its wound healing properties are especially beneficial to those with compromised immune systems.
Besides the various benefits associated with external application of calendula flower petals, the internal benefits are likewise impressively numerous. They include:
• Alleviation of pain;
• Treatment for coughs and sore throats;
• Relaxing cramps;
• Aiding digestion by stimulating bile production;
• Treating stomach ulcers and inflammation;
• The regulation of menstrual irregularities;
Additionally, calendula flower petals have been repetitively proven to be effective at treating:
• Boils and rashes;
• Herpes outbreaks;
• Sunburn;
• Warts;
• Athlete's foot;
• Gingivitis;
• Ringworms;
• Varicose veins;
• Hemorrhoids;
• and even some types of cancer!
Many people like to add the tasty petals to rice, soups and even cereals. Not so long ago, even American physicians commonly used calendula flower petals to treat all of the following disorders:
• Skin infections;
• Cuts, scrapes and bruises;
• Burns;
• Amenorrhea;
• Conjunctivitis;
• Fevers;
• and more!
Calendula flower petals are comprised of the following constituents:
• Calendulin;
• Beat-carotene;
• Isoquercitrin;
• Narcissin;
• Rutin;
• Lupeol;
• Amyrin;
• Sterols;
• Volatile oils;
• Complex polysaccharides that possess immunostimulating properties;
Dried calendula flower petals are used to make a variety of teas, creams, tinctures, infusions, washes and compresses. This powerful herb increases the production of collagen making it very useful for healing wounds of the skin. it also helps to minimize scarring. Its wound healing properties are especially beneficial to those with compromised immune systems.
Besides the various benefits associated with external application of calendula flower petals, the internal benefits are likewise impressively numerous. They include:
• Alleviation of pain;
• Treatment for coughs and sore throats;
• Relaxing cramps;
• Aiding digestion by stimulating bile production;
• Treating stomach ulcers and inflammation;
• The regulation of menstrual irregularities;
Additionally, calendula flower petals have been repetitively proven to be effective at treating:
• Boils and rashes;
• Herpes outbreaks;
• Sunburn;
• Warts;
• Athlete's foot;
• Gingivitis;
• Ringworms;
• Varicose veins;
• Hemorrhoids;
• and even some types of cancer!
