The efficacy and function of calendula and the way to eat calendula

Calendula, also known as marigold, is a beautiful ornamental plant and a medicinal plant. It can be processed into plant essential oils and scented tea for people to brew and drink. Calendula not only has an attractive fragrance, but also has a high nutritional value. People can take it to maintain their health. So what are the specific effects of calendula? How should it be consumed in daily life?

The efficacy and function of calendula

1. Prevent hyperlipidemia

Calendula contains some natural saponins, which can lower the cholesterol in the blood, purify the blood, and speed up blood flow. It can prevent the increase of blood lipids and blood pressure, and also prevent arteriosclerosis. It plays a very important role in maintaining human cardiovascular health. In addition, the saponins and polysaccharides contained in calendula can promote the regeneration of immune cells after being absorbed by the human body. Regular consumption can improve human immunity.

2. Anti-inflammatory and sterilizing

Calendula contains a variety of natural medicinal ingredients, which can eliminate a variety of pathogens in the human body and prevent skin inflammation and mucosal inflammation. Calendula is rich in vitamins and polysaccharides, which can prevent pigment accumulation and accelerate skin cell regeneration and metabolism. Regular consumption can improve skin elasticity and delay skin aging.

3. Clear the liver and promote bile secretion

Calendula has certain medicinal effects. It can promote bile secretion and improve liver and gallbladder function. It has a significant preventive effect on human cholecystitis and hepatitis. In addition, it can accelerate the healing of ulcers. When people have gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers, taking more calendula is also very beneficial to the recovery of the disease. Calendula also contains some natural antiviral and anti-cancer ingredients, which can prevent human cells from becoming cancerous. Regular consumption can prevent cancer.

How to eat calendula

Calendula can not only be used for viewing, but also for eating. After harvesting fresh calendula, extract the juice, add honey, and then add an appropriate amount of warm water, mix well and drink it directly. For those calendula that have been dried, add water and rock sugar to boil and drink. In addition to these ways of eating, calendula can also be used to soak in water or cook porridge. Either way can allow the body to absorb the nutrients in calendula and make it play the best health care effect.