Tincture of calendula. Application in medicine and cosmetology

Calendula officinalis is more commonly known as the "marigold." Dark yellow or bright orange flowers of marigolds appear on the fracture of summer and enliven the front gardens with the inflorescences collected in baskets. They received their name because of the shape of the seeds, reminiscent of sharply sharpened claws.

This herb annual plant can grow to 70 cm.

Nails have come to us from South and Central Europe, where they are found both as wild and as a cultivated plant. There are no wild marigolds on the territory of our country, but the plant is loved by gardeners, it often decorates palisades, flowerbeds, gardens, parks. For medical purposes, calendula is grown on specialized plantations.

Therapeutic are completely blossoming flowers of baskets, which are collected without tearing off the peduncles. Raw materials are first dried in a non-cold, well-ventilated area, and then brought to standard with special dryers.

This medicinal plant has long been used by alternative medicine, it is recognized as official medicine, it is included in the register of medicinal raw materials taken into account by the State Pharmacopoeia.

The plant is rich in essential oils, the substances contained in it, increase the metabolism of the liver, stimulate digestion, have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.

Rinse with tincture of calendula is indicated in angina, gingivitis, periodontitis, other diseases of the oral cavity, tonsillitis.

Most often for rinses, water tincture of calendula is prepared , the use of which in combination with vitamins very quickly stops the course of illnesses.

It has been proved that inhalations with marigolds, especially heat and moisture, reduce the viscosity of phlegm, and accelerate its separation. Aerosols that can be obtained at home using modern steam, ultrasonic or pneumatic inhalers help with infectious, cold, occupational diseases of the lungs, bronchi, upper respiratory tract.

For the treatment of inflammation of the middle ear, removal of bronchospasm in asthma, laryngitis is also useful tincture of calendula. Its use increases the respiratory reserve of the lungs, improves the work of nerve endings, enhances gas exchange.

How to brew marigold for such solutions?

Take one spoonful (tea) of dry herbs and pour a glass of unflavored boiled water. After a few hours, the water tincture will be ready. The resulting infusion is filtered, and then used to prepare lotions or rinses.

Official medicine recognizes that the special properties of a remarkable plant make it possible to use it for the treatment of gynecological diseases. For these purposes, the water tincture of calendula is also prepared. Its use allows you to get rid of erosions, cracks, colpitis, some other diseases. However, do not self-medicate, because, like any herbal preparation, the nails can cause allergic reactions. There are cases when self-prescribed inhalations adversely affected the rhythm of breathing, caused spontaneous pneumothorax.

Cosmetology also uses tincture of calendula. Its use for the treatment of acne, softening of scars, elimination of seborrhea has been confirmed by time. For example, pimples can be burned with cotton buds, moistened in a mixture of tinctures of calendula, salicylic alcohol, sulfur and levomycitin. However, such extreme treatment can not be used for any skin, therefore consultation of a cosmetologist or dermatologist is necessary.

Sometimes, instead of water tincture, use an alcohol solution prepared at home or bought in ready-made form. About how to use alcohol solution, it is better to consult a doctor, because too high a concentration of alcohol can cause burns.