The efficacy, effects and hazards of marigold

Marigold is a kind of plant of Asteraceae. It is widely cultivated in China and can be seen all over the country. It is a common material for arranging flower scenes and is also the most common ornamental plant in gardens and scenic spots everywhere. This plant can bloom beautiful yellow flowers and has a high ornamental value. Marigold not only has a beautiful appearance, but can also be used as medicine, which can clear away heat and detoxify, moisten the lungs and relieve coughs. However, you should also pay attention to its hazards when using marigold.

The efficacy and function of marigold

1. Clear away heat and detoxify

Marigold is a Chinese medicinal material with a cold nature. Both its flowers and leaves can be used as medicine, and after being used as medicine, it can eliminate sensitive bacteria and pathogenic bacteria in the human body and prevent upper respiratory tract infections. I think when you have diseases such as whooping cough, bronchitis, and pneumonia, you can also directly use marigold from the kidneys to boil water and drink it, which can quickly relieve human symptoms.

2. Reduce swelling and relieve pain

Marigold can not only clear away heat and detoxify, but also reduce swelling and relieve pain. It has obvious therapeutic effects on the swelling and pain caused by mumps, the swelling and pain caused by mastitis, and the redness, swelling and pain on the human skin surface. During treatment, fresh marigold can be mashed into a paste and applied directly to the affected area. For most patients, the swelling and pain can be quickly reduced after taking the medicine.

3. Expectorant and cough relieving

After being used as medicine, marigold can enter the lung meridian. It can clear lung heat and relieve lung dryness. It can also dilute phlegm, expand the trachea, speed up the discharge of phlegm in the human body, and make people cough with phlegm and relieve asthma symptoms as soon as possible. When people cough with phlegm and shortness of breath due to pneumonia and tracheitis, taking marigold in time can play a particularly obvious therapeutic role.

The harm of marigold

Marigold has no obvious harm when used in moderation, but it has a strong aroma. If people are exposed to this plant for a long time, they will experience dizziness, nausea and other adverse reactions. This is a manifestation of mild poisoning. If the symptoms are more serious, medical treatment should be sought promptly.

Through the above introduction, everyone has a more comprehensive understanding of the effects and functions of marigold, and also knows that marigold not only has good sides but also has some harms to the human body. When you come into contact with marigold in the future, you should try to avoid these harms.