Benefits of Calendula for Health
By: Micheal BergerTotal Views: 243, Word Count: 609,
Before knowing about the benefits of Calendula for health, let us first focus on what calendula is and what is its importance. Calendula is also known as Marigold which is one of the very common herbs in the world. Majority of calendula production takes place in North America and Europe. This is available in orange and yellow color. These flowers were first used by Indians as herbal medicines. Due to its well known advantages, these are used in various cookery dishes.
Benefits of Calendula for Health
· Calendula extracts have anti-cancer effects on leukemia, melanoma, fibro sarcoma, cervix, lung, breast, prostate, pancreas and colorectal related cancers.
· This extract is also used to treat bee stings as well as scorpion bites
· Calendula is known to be anti-inflammatory. It also helps to constrict blood vessels and stop bleeding.
· Calendula tincture is useful in treating bruises, pulled muscles, sprains, and sores.
· The oil of Calendula extract when applied to the ear can help to reduce earache. One can also make Calendula so as to treat ear infections. This tea is also used as eyewash for sore or reddened eyes.
· The tea can stimulate the immune system, aid digestion, detoxify the body and regulate women’s menstrual cycle.
· Calendula has ability to help in formation of new blood vessels as well as healing the wounds, cuts and scratches.
· Calendula oil stimulates blood circulation and also helps to induce sweating, reducing body heat and fever.
Following are some important medical benefits of Calendula flower:
- Burns (minor, including sunburn)
- Sore throat
- Conjunctivitis
- Eczema
- Gastritis
- Wound healing
- Anti-inflammatory
- Injuries (minor)
- Peptic ulcer
- Ulcerative colitis
Other Benefits of Calendula for Health
- Calendula is used to treat different types of skin disorders which are sometimes skin ulcerations or eczema.
- It is used to sooth stomach ulcers as well as inflammation
- It is known that there is a high level of Flavonoids in calendula which are known to be anti inflammatory.
- Triterpene and caretonoids present in Calendula plays an important role in the herb’s therapeutic applications.
- More recently, it is found that it also has antiviral actions
- Calendula is also known as a cleanser for the gallbladder, liver, and other important organs.
- It is also used for fighting boils, abscesses and repeated vomiting.
- Calendula is widely used in ointments so as to treat vaginal itching, burns, scalds insect bites, acne, hemorrhoids, eczema, diaper rash, and sunburns.
- Calendula helps to solve the dermatitis which takes place due to action of radiation therapy which can lead to cancer. According to studies, patients receiving calendula are observed for the reduced radiation-related pain.
Dosage and Administration of Calendula
· One can make this tea by pouring 200 ml of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of calendula flowers. It can be taken for thrice a day.
· One can also take Calendula tincture with water or tea by soaking the flowers in alcohol
In this way we can conclude that there are tremendous benefits of Calendula for health purpose. You can easily incorporate its intake on a daily basis.
About the Author
Dr Micheal Berger is a General Physician practicing in Seattle for 9 years. He likes to share medical and good health information for the benefit of mankind through his articles.
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