Marigold flowers are a real source of active substances: vitamins, carotenoids, resins, etc.. The benefits of marigolds, are recommended for skin problems and for strengthening the immune system. Marigolds are used in many diseases such as gastritis, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, cholecystitis, infectious hepatitis, cancer ulcers, inflammation of the colon, hemorrhoids, liver disease, dysmenorrhea.
They can also be used for external use in case of acne, burns, frostbite, purulent wounds, skin cancer, ulcers of the breast, skin diseases, fungal infections, osteoporosis, etc.. And in combination with chamomile tea, yarrow, St. John's wort, mint and plantain, calendula are highly recommended in treating many diseases. Cure will be for a period of several weeks. Moreover, were discovered special qualities of this plant including the system of the body's defense growth. Thus, infusion of marigold is used as an adjunct in the prevention and treatment of virus diseases.
This can be prepared as an infusion of a spoonful of dried herbs 500 g water to drink slowly for a period of two weeks. In the chemical composition of marigolds are distinguished manganese salts, substances with carotenoids, give and antitumor character of marigolds.