Marigold Flower Remedies
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10/01/2008: HARIOM SINGHAL from SAMPLA, Haryana INDIA writes: "Marigld flower is very good home remidies. Flowers and leaves of the marigold plant are used. The marigold flowers should be dried in a well ventilated dry place in the shade.
Rubbing marigold flowers against a skin affected by a wasp or bee sting will help to ease the pain and swelling. Juice of the marigold is used to remove warts.
Marigold is used internally to treat gastric ulcer and infections of mouth and throat. Drinking marigold tea or eating marigold flowers or leaves improves digestion by stimulation of bile production. Ingestion of marigold helps to cure menstrual cramps, liver disease and constipation.
As a cholalogue, Calendula/Marigold increases the flow of bile into the intestines and is thus thought to help the gallbladder and the liver, making it useful in the treatment of hepatitis. This action further helps to promote good digestion.
When taken internally, Marigold soothes and heals the tender mucous membranes and tissues within the body, improving the colon, stomach, liver, and gums after operations. When used externally, the herb provides the same soothing effects on mucous membranes that will support the skin and connective tissues. One clinical trial has shown that topical application of Marigold can prevent acute dermatitis during postoperative radiation therapy in breast cancer patients.
It is thought that Marigold will support good heart health, as some recent studies indicate that the herb may reduce blood pressure.
Europeans use Marigold in numerous medicinal compounds and cosmetics. It is said to enhance the production of collagen in the skin and fill in facial wrinkles, tone tender skin, treat sunburn and insect bites, and protect babies' sensitive skin (particularly when used for diaper rash).
Contraindications:
Pregnant women should not take Marigold internally, as it may stimulate the uterus. Nursing mothers should not use Marigold. When taken internally, Marigold/Calendula may increase the sedative effects of medications taken for anxiety and insomnia, and caution should be exercised if using the medications and the herb at the same time, particularly when driving or operating machinery. "
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08/23/2008: Hariom from Sampla[rohtak], Haryana INDIA writes: "Marigold flower [ganda ka phool]
Marigold is cultivated throughout India. It was well known to the old herbalists as a garden-flower and for use in cookery and medicine. It has been cultivated in the kitchen garden for the flowers, which are dried for broth, and said to comfort the heart and spirits.
Medicinal uses : Marigold is used for stomach upset, ulcers, menstrual period problems, eye infections, inflammations, and for wound healing. It is antiseptic. If the Marigold flower is rubbed on the affected part, it brings relief in pain and swelling caused by a wasp or bee. A lotion made from the flowers is most useful for sprains and wounds and a water distilled from them is good the sore eyes. The infusion of the freshly gathered flowers is beneficial in fever. Marigold flowers are mostly in demand foe children ailment. Externally it is used in the treatment of alopecia. Internally it is used to treat bladder and kidney problems, blood in the urine, uterine bleeding and many more.
Other uses : Bright yellow and orange Marigold flowers are used to make garlands. They are even used to decorate the religious places. The leaves of its flowers are used as salads. Yellow dye has also been extracted from the flower, by boiling. The burning herb repels insects and flies. Pigments in the Marigold are sometimes extracted and used as the food coloring for humans and livestock."
09/04/2008: HARIOM from SAMPLA, HARYANA INDIA replies: "Alopecia areata (AA) is a condition affecting humans, in which hair is lost from areas of the body, usually from the scalp.for more read,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alopecia_areata
For alternative treatment read,
http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herbsvitaminsek/a/Alopecia.htm
Take fresh marrigold flower and breack them. Boil them in musrard oil [seasom oil] or coconut oil on slow fire.Apply oil on affeced area. This oil can used for many propose. Garlic juice or onion juice is also useful.
Homeophayic medicine also very useful. ARSENIC ALB 200C one dose every five days (on this day no other medicine)
and
SILICEA 30C four times a day, every day other than as above. Use anyone or more treatment."
09/04/2008: Indi from Newmarket, Canada replies: "Can you please show us how to use Marigold flowers in case of alopecia?"
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[YEA] 08/23/2008: Hariom from Sampla[rohtak], Haryana INDIA writes: "Marigold flower [ganda ka phool]: Marigold flower is vey effective home remidies for piles [babasir].Take the yellow parts of flower, green part of flower and mix with brown sugar and eat with plain water. On the very first day you will get relief from bloody piles. The same way you can get relief from exess m.c.[heavy blood from menses]."
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MENSTRUAL ISSUES, OVARIAN TUMORS
11/02/2009: Hariom from Sampla, Haryana writes: "Marigold flower is useful for women with heavy bleeding in menopause stage or due to tumour in ovary. Take flower and grind it and mix with misary [sugar] and cold milk. take it two three times till you get relief."
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