Marigold Herbal Remedy To Treat Skin Inflammations

The pot marigold plant has long been used as a herbal remedy by herbalists. In fact it is quite a favorite. A herbalist from the 12th century wrote that just looking at the flowers alone can help clear your head, improve eyesight and help lift your mood.

The marigold plant has many uses as a herbal remedy. Historically, it was also used as a treatment for smallpox and measles. But it is the use of marigold for treating skin inflammations that is greatly used. You can easily apply the petals of the pot marigold directly onto your skin for relief and as an antiseptic.

Your herbalist may also recommend that you consume the petals for treating gynecological, toxic and feverish conditions. Marigold as a herbal remedy had also been used in the past to improve liver health. It also helps to stimulate bile production. Naturopathic practitioners propose that poor liver health is linked to eczema and skin problems. Improving liver function can hence accelerate the healing of your skin.

You can also put the petals of the pot marigold plant in a compress pad to treat slow-healing wounds or varicose ulcers. Marigold petals can also be applied to sunburn, scalds, wounds, dry eczema, or nipples sore from breastfeeding.

Marigold is now used in homeopathic medicine. Marigold is found to be dry, slightly bitter and gently cooling. Its constituents include saponins, flavonoids, bitter principles, mucilage, essential oils, steroidal compounds and resins. As such, it is excellent as an astringent, an antiseptic, and a menstrual regulator. Some recent studies have even shown that the petals of the pot marigold plant may also be active against HIV.

You can make an infusion in order to obtain the healing benefits from this herbal remedy. An infusion is easy to make. Simply infuse the petals in hot water and make a cup of hot tea.

Another way is to make a herbal remedy tincture from the its petals. The tincture can be used to treat digestive disorders, regulate menstrual periods and to improve liver health, which ultimately improves your skin. Ask your herbalist for some instructions to make a tincture.

Oil from pot marigold plant for the treatment of skin infections can also be used. Essential oil derived from the pot marigold plant is also known to be effective for vaginal yeast infections. It is also great for the relief of anxiety and stress.

The marigold plant is best harvested from early summer until late fall. The flowers look pretty but
most certainly, you can also consider harvesting this excellent herbal remedy for treating skin inflammations and infections.