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About marigold or Calendula:Its famous uses and applications.

Marigold Flower Extract.Lutein TAGETES ERECTA EXTRACT EINECS ELINCS 290-353-9 CAS:90131-43-4 Calendula officinalis,Marigold Extract.Tagetes erecta extract,Tagetes erecta flower extract photo picture image Traditional Internal Uses:

 Calendula flower was well known to the old herbalists as a garden flower that also could be used for culinary or healing practices. It has been cultivated in the kitchen garden for the flowers, which are dried for broth, and said to comfort the heart and spirits.
 While Persians and Greeks garnished and flavored food with the flower petals, the Germans enhanced their soups and broths with the addition of marigold petals. This earned this special yellow flower the nickname of "pot marigold". Europeans have also long used marigold flower to impart both coloring and flavor to their culinary creations.
 Medieval monks were known to use calendula for bowel problems, liver complaints, and insect or snake bites.
 In Macer's 12th Century Herbal, it is stated that only to look on marigolds will draw evil humours out of the head and strengthen the eyesight. In 1699, calendula was cited as a specific remedy for headaches, jaundice, red eyes, tootheache and ague. Broths made from flowers and sugar were taken in the morning for trembling, the plague, and pestilence.
 During the American Civil War, doctors on the battlefield used the flowers to hasten the healing of open wounds, promote blood clotting, cleanse the tissue, and to prevent infection. The practice continued by doctors during the first World War.
 In modern herbalist prescriptions, the inflammation of a sore throat is believed to be soothed by gargling with an infusion prepared from dried calendula flowers. The German Commission E Monographs approve of using calendula tea for treating "inflammation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa."
 Taken internally, calendula is believed to help inflammatory digestive system problems, including gastritis, peptic ulcers, regional ileitis, and colitis. Its anti-fungal and anti-parasitic actions make it useful for ridding intestinal worms and such fungal infections as candidiasis.
 Calendula has long been used for its detoxifying properties and may prove beneficial in the treatment of conditions characterized by fever and infection. The herb is also thought to possess a cleansing action benefitting both the liver and gallbladder.
 If taken as a hot infusion, calendula promotes sweating, improves blood and lymphatic circulation, and in turn bolsters the body's natural capacity to expel toxins and waste.
 Calendula, or marigold, may be particularly beneficial for women. Taken regularly, marigold tea can ease the pain of menstruation and provide a regulating effect on the female reproductive cycle. Additionally, calendula is thought to restore hormonal balance during menopause. Calendula, when combined with regular massage, may benefit cellulite, though this has not been scientifically validated.

 Traditional Topical Uses:

 Marigold or calendula flower has long been used in topical applications and baths for a variety of health conditions. Culpepper wrote of how it strengthened the heart, and was useful for small pox and measles. He also mentioned how calendula instantly eased swelling when the juice of marigold leaves were used in combination with vinegar in a bath.

 Today, calendula is regarded as a natural remedy for many minor superficial injuries to the skin and soft tissue such as sunburns, cuts and bruises, and scrapes and scratches. Historically, this herb was used to treat a wide variety of ailments, such as fever, cancer, and skin infections. Contemporary herbalists now prescribe calendula, topically, in herbal or homeopathic form, for conditions like boils, rashes, sunburns, chapped hands, insect bites, and other instances of inflamed or damaged skin. Calendula-based creams, lotions, and ointments are still widely used in Europe to increase the healing time of various skin problems. Gradually, their presence in the North American market is expanding to include, pharmacies, health food stores, as well as the offices of many natural health practitioners.
 The herb's primary active compounds responsible for its anti-inflammatory action include triterpenoids and flavonoids. The anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, antiseptic, and astringent properties of calendula flower petals are supported by in vitro and animal studies. Studies also support its potential immune-stimulating and wound-healing actions.

 Calendula used topically may be helpful for:
 Burns and sunburns:Because it can reduce inflammation and has antiseptic and astringent properties, calendula may help burns to heal more rapidly. Some herbalists insist that it is the most effective component in the herbal treatment of first-degree burns. It is for this reason that many creams and ointments formulated for sunburn contain calendula.
 Athlete's foot:In laboratory studies, calendula has demonstrated anti-fungal properties. Because athlete's foot is, by nature, a fungal infection, it follows that calendula would be beneficial as part of a natural treatment.
 Itching associated with insect bites and stings:Calendula's confirmed anti-inflammatory action means that it can reduce the swelling and potential itching associated with insect bites. The further benefits of preventing subsequent infection and hastening healing may be attributed to the anti-microbial and astringent actions of this special flower.
 Canker sores:Gargling with a calendula solution may provide relief for those with these painful sores. The combined antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of marigold flower are thought to be responsible for easing the pain associated with these inflamed oral blisters.
 Healing of cuts and scrapes:For many of the same reasons mentioned above, calendula is often recommended for cuts and scratches, helping the wound to heal more rapidly.

 About marigold or Calendula:its famous uses and applications:

 Reducing inflammation and promoting wound healing:

 Calendula has been considered beneficial in reducing inflammation and promoting wound healing. It has been used to treat a variety of skin diseases and has been seen effective in treatment of skin ulcerations, eczema, juvenile acne and dry phthiriasis. Improvement has been seen in as little as 3-4 days of treatment according to the Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie.
 Calendula is one of several herbs used traditionally to treat conjunctivitis and other eye inflammations as it helps to reduce the swelling and redness of eye infections. It is also believed that calendula may have some anti-spasmodic action, and as such, it has been used to relieve menstrual cramps.

 Healing of wounds and internal and external ulcers:

 Calendula is used to aid the healing of wounds and internal and external ulcers. It is an anti-septic and improves blood flow to the affected area. Some clinical studies validate the early treatment of stomach ulcers, although further research is needed (Chakurski 1981; Krivenko 1989).
 Calendula contains chemicals, which have been shown in animal studies to speed up wound-healing by several actions that include increasing blood flow to the affected area and promoting the production of collagen proteins. Calendula also possesses anti-septic and anti-inflammatory effects due to its flavonoid content. In mouthwashes and gargles, calendula soothes sore throat or mouth tissue; in solutions, it has been uses to treat haemorrhoids.

 Treatment for acne and nappy rash:

 Calendula cream is good for acne and nappy rash. An infusion is good for digestion and relieves colitis and symptoms of menopause. As an anti-fungal agent, it can be used to treat athlete's foot, ringworm, and candida. The tincture applied neat to cold sores encourages healing.

 Helpful for varicose veins:

 Compresses of calendula blossoms are helpful for varicose veins. Results from recent animal and laboratory studies show that calendula may also have some anti-infective properties, particularly against fungal infections and against viruses.

 Stimulate immune system activity:

 Calendula's high-molecular weight polysaccharides stimulate immune system activity (Wagner 1985) and has been researched for immune system activity. It was initially determined to have some potential therapeutic activity against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): extracts significantly inhibited HIV-1 in vitro, and reduced HIV-1 reverse transcriptase in a dose- and time-dependent manner (Kalvatchev 1997).

 Anti Cancer:

 Calendula today, is being investigated for it's anti-cancer properties. In conjunction with other herbs such as Echinacea purpurea, Scorzonera humilis L., and Aconitum moldavicum, there has been evidence of success in treating certain cancers (Heren's carcinoma) according to the Fedkovich Chernivtsi State University in the Ukraine.

 In one small study of about 250 women undergoing radiation therapy after surgery for breast cancer, a commercial calendula ointment reduced the amount of skin irritation better than another commonly-used commercial preparation. Women who used the calendula ointment also reported less pain from the radiation. Investigations into anti-cancer and anti-viral actions continue

 Notes: Cautions and Side Effects:

 In animal studies, calendula has shown a tightening effect on the uterus. Although no miscarriages have been reported in pregnant women taking calendula, it is advisable to avoid taking calendula by mouth during pregnancy. In addition, further animal studies suggest that chemicals in calendula may be toxic to sperm and may prevent a fertilised egg from implanting properly. Therefore, couples trying to conceive a child should not take calendula.
 Very little information is available on how calendula might affect an infant or a small child. Therefore, its use is not recommended while breast-feeding or during early childhood.
 Calendula belongs to the same family of plants that also includes chrysanthemums, daisies, and ragweed. Individuals who are sensitive to any of these types of plants may also be sensitive to calendula.

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