Marigold - Calendula officinalis 50 g

Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

Calendula is a popular and valued plant that blooms for a long time, right up until the frost has reached our country. Calendula is as easy to grow as it is to see the beauty in it.

It contains essential oil, glycosides and triterpene saponins, carotenoids, flavonoids, as well as organic acids and phytosterols. The plant has beneficial properties and can be used both internally and externally.

Uses of Calendula officinalis

Calendula is one of the most popular herbs used because it has many uses, for example the plant is used in the form of infusion, tea or salve. In addition, it has also found its use in cosmetics.

Ointment:

Used on the skin for e.g. rash

Beauty products:

Calendula's properties have also been valued in the cosmetics industry for several years. It is used in toothpastes, in hair care, face care, as ointments, in intimate hygiene or creams. The plant is perfect for sensitive, combination, dry, acne, oily and irritation-prone skin. Calendula has an anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effect, deeply cares for the skin and softens it, has a cleansing effect. It also has a great effect on the hair, especially for dandruff and dry hair.

Tea and infusion

Tea and Infusion can be drunk up to 3 cups daily.

Contraindications

Calendula has beneficial properties, but if consumed in excess, it can be harmful. In particular, people allergic to plants from the asteraceae family should not consume it. In this case, it may cause an allergic reaction.

Caution when using calendula should be taken by people taking medication for insomnia and sedatives. Consumption of more than 3-4 cups of marigold tea can enhance their effects, which can have unexpected consequences. It is worth knowing that calendula also has a diuretic effect.