The efficacy and effects of marigold and the side effects of marigold

Marigold has a beautiful head inflorescence, and the flowers are large and brightly colored. It is the most common ornamental plant in nature. Planting it in gardens and scenic spots can beautify the environment and provide people with an appreciation of it. In addition to its beautiful appearance, it can also be used as medicine and can be eaten by humans. It is a Chinese medicinal material with excellent effects. However, when using marigold, you should also pay attention to its side effects to avoid adverse effects on the body.

The efficacy and function of marigold

1. Clear away heat, detoxify, soften and disperse nodules

The roots of marigold can be used as medicine to clear away heat, detoxify, soften and disperse nodules. It is a commonly used medicine for the clinical treatment of this type of mumps and mastitis. During treatment, fresh marigold roots can be mashed into a paste and then applied directly to the affected area. Change the dressing once a day and use it for 3 to 5 days in a row, and the symptoms will be significantly alleviated.

2. Prevent and relieve inflammation

Marigold is a food ingredient with cold properties. People dry its roots and boil them into soup to drink, which can clear away heat and detoxify, prevent getting angry, and has obvious therapeutic effects on various adverse symptoms such as mouth sores, sore throat, swollen gums, bad breath, etc. In addition, when people have upper respiratory tract infections or bronchitis, they can also take marigold directly, which can relieve the symptoms as soon as possible.

3. Reduce swelling and relieve pain

Not only the roots of marigold can be used as medicine, but its leaves can also be used. When people have unknown swellings or boils, they can use marigold leaves to treat them. During treatment, you can crush it and apply it directly to the affected area, or you can add dried marigold leaves to water and boil them into a decoction to clean the affected area.

4. Expectorant and cough relieving

The petals of marigold can clear away heat, detoxify, resolve phlegm and relieve cough. It is a commonly used medicine for treating whooping cough and cough with phlegm in children, and the treatment effect is particularly good. The petals of marigold can also be made into Chinese patent medicine after purification and processing, which has obvious sedative and antispasmodic effects.

Side Effects of Marigold

The whole plant of marigold can be used as medicine, but it is toxic to a certain extent. If people take it in excess, it will irritate the stomach and intestines, causing gastrointestinal discomfort or causing the user to experience nausea, vomiting and other adverse symptoms. These are the most common side effects after people take marigold.