Uses of Marigold

Local Name : Sanalei

Common Name = Marigold
 

Botanical Name = Tagtes
 

Family Name = Calen duleae 

Parts Used = Dried marigold petals, leaves and roots 

Hindi name = Gendasonekephool 

The marigold is known for its bright orange colored flowers as well as its numerous medicinal properties. Marigold is grown mainly in March and April and is known to grow rapidly. There are different varieties of the plant and they are divided into four basic species. These include African Marigold, French Marigold, Triploids, and single Marigold. 

Antibiotic - Marigold flowers can be made into infusions, tinctures, and ointments that work well for skin wound, rashes, bed sores, varicose veins, diaper rash, burns of all kinds and even impetigo because it’s a great antibiotic agent. 

Oily Skin - Infusing marigold flowers in water is a simple and effective treatment for oily skin… also helps with acne and other skin blemishes.

Vitamin C - Marigold contain lots of Vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant helping to prevent cardiovascular disease, cancer, and strokes. 

Antioxidants - Marigold flower tea has great antioxidants that help to prevent cardiovascular disease, strokes, and cancer… and prevent DNA damage. 

Detoxing - Marigold tea also helps to detox the body and stimulate the lymph system to carry away toxic agents and get rid of swelling… and detox the liver.

Insect Spray - Some people take the flowers and leaves and boil them down to make a natural spray for garden insects, and some also use it on horses for biting flies.

Dandruff - Rinsing your hair in marigold tea will sooth away dandruff. 

Stings - Taking a marigold flower and rubbing it on a insect stings will make the pain and swelling disappear. 

Natural Yellow Colouring - Marigold flowers can be boiled down to make a natural yellow food colouring.

UTI - Because marigold tea is antibiotic and anti-inflammatory it also works well for bladder infections. 

Vaginal Infections - Marigold infusion can also be used for treating vaginal infections and inflammation.

Haemorrhoids - Use an infusion of marigold flowers in a sitz bath for treating haemorrhoids.

Bathing - Put marigold infusion into your bath water to sooth away any kind of irritation. 

Eye Wash - In Egypt marigolds have been used an antiseptic eye wash for red sore eyes. 

Cold and Flues - Marigold tea has also been used for treating colds, flues, and even coughs associated with these conditions.

Spice - Some people used dried marigold flowers instead of saffron in their cooking.

No Side Effects - So far there are no side effects to marigold flowers, but herbs should not be used by those nursing or pregnant. 

Uses and Benefits of Marigold👇

1. Marigold is useful in stomach upsets, ulcers, menstrual problems, eye infections, inflammations and wound healing. 

2. The plant is antiseptic. Its flower, when rubbed on the affected part, relieves pain and swelling caused by a wasp or bee. 

3. The flowers are also used to make a lotion for sprains and wounds. 

4. The water distilled from marigold flowers is good for sore eyes, while the infusion of fresh flowers is beneficial in fever. 

5. Marigold is used to treat alopecia, bladder and kidney problems, blood in the urine and uterine bleeding. 

6. Bright yellow and orange flowers are used for making garlands and decorate religious places. 

7. The leaves are used as a part of salads. 

8. The plant is used for abdominal cramps and constipation. 

9. Marigold is good for treating bedsores, chapped lips, leg ulcers, persistent ulcers, bruises and varicose veins. 

10. It is used during aromatherapy, as a skin treatment. 

11. Marigold cream treats hemorrhoids and infant bums to help fight diaper rash. 

12. It serves as an excellent mouthwash after tooth extraction 

13. Marigold tea is also known to be effective against painful mouth and stomach ulcers as well as colitis. Marigolds are effective in this aspect because they tend to stimulate the lymphatic system and thereby minimize the swelling as well as cleanse the body of toxins which may be contributin g to the ulcers. 

14. Marigold is also used in the form of an ointment for women who are suffering from breast cancer to minimize the dermatitis that is usually caused by chemotherapy.