Medicinal properties of marigold

The properties of marigold include its astringent, analgesic, anti-abortion, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, soothing, healing, anti-allergic, anti-fungal, antiviral, menstruation-regulating, skin-toning and bactericidal properties.

Marigold is a medicinal plant, also known as well-wanted, bad-wanted, wonder, golden or warty daisy, widely used in the treatment of skin problems, such as psoriasis and burns. Its scientific name is Calendula officinalis and can be purchased at health food stores, handling pharmacies and at some open markets and markets.

What is marigold for

Calendula is used to help in the treatment of acne, thrush, gastritis, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, ulcers, psoriasis, breast cracks, varicose veins, candidiasis, wart, vomiting, allergies, diaper rash, sunburn, wounds, rash, menstrual colic, lighten spots and inflammations.

How to use the marigold

The used parts of the marigold are its leaves, flowers and stems to make tea, infusion, baths, ointment, poultice and tinctures.

Marigold infusion: put 2 tablespoons of marigold flowers in 1 cup of boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes. Then strain and drink 1/2 cup in the morning and half a cup at night. Marigold poultice : Knead marigold leaves and flowers on a clean cloth (gauze) and put on top of the wound or acne, allowing to act for 30 minutes.