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PROPERTIES OF POT-MARIGOLD

 

Pot marigold medicinal plant





 

 


 

Detail of the plant with the fruits and flowers.

© Daniel M. Bou

Common noun: Pot- marigold.
Scientific noun: Calendula arvensis L.
Family. Daisy family - compositae.
Habitat:In cultivated lands
Characteristics : Annual herb till 30 cm long.Erect or decumbent stems. Oblong -lanceolate leaves, toothed or edge unbroken, hairy below. Yellow or orange florets in single heads till 3 cm wide. Outer florets quite long. Very distinctive nut- like fruits , half- moon or ring-shaped .
 
 

Medicinal properties:

Internal use

Menstruation regulator: ( It diminishes too abundant menstruations and increases those poor ones) Infusion of the dry plant. It can be use in any proportion so many times as you wish.

Anti- ulceric: Suitable for the treatment of gastric-ulcers. ( Infusion for 10 minutes in one tablespoon of dried herb per cup of water. A couple of cups a day before eating. )

 

External use

 

- Anti- haemorrhagic: By applying some fresh leaves on any cut , wounds stop bleeding.

- Skin spots: Apply several times calendula juice on the stained area

Contraindications aand side effects:

Do not take during pregnancy, lactation, hay fever, or in case of adverse reactions)

 

Picking up and storing: Leaves and flowers should be collected in summer, when the plant is in its full bloom. They must be dried in a dark place and stored in a clean, airtight container.

More information about natural medicine in the listing above.

 

The information given is informative. In case of doubt, consult the doctor.
"Botanical" is not responsible for damages caused by self-medication.


 
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