Health Benefits of Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

8 Benefits of the beautiful Marigold (Calendula officinalis) flowers

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Have you heard of Marigolds (Calendula officinalis) flowers?
Maybe for some people, the name is not familiar. But when you look at the original shape of the flower is sure you'll know right away. It grows on warm area in the world. However, this plant which is has a yellow beautiful flower originally comes from Southern Europe. Now, it has been naturalized throughout the world which has warm temperature.

As mentioned above, Marigolds (Calendula officinalis) easily recognizable of the bright yellow color and is widely used as an ornamental plant. Who would have thought now, that this beautiful flower has health benefits that you can claim. 

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Here are some of the benefits of Marigold (Calendula officinalis) flower for health;

1. Remove toxins from the body

Drinking tea made from Marigold (Calendula officinalis) flowers can assist you in clearing toxins mainly from the liver and gall you. So that your body is free of dangerous diseases disorders. Simply by pick up a grab of dried flowers and brew them as you usually brew your tea. You may add some sugar or honey if you like too.

2. Treat indigestion

Marigolds (Calendula officinalis) is able to protect the stomach lining and intestines as well as to prevent gastric ulcer disease, gastritis, and even stomach cancer. It turns out, the Marigold (Calendula officinalis) is also has a great health benefits in preventing stomach disease occurred to us.

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 3. Fight free radicals

Due to high content of antioxidants, then Marigolds (Calendula officinalis) helps the body fight free radicals that cause disease and premature aging. This flower also has anti-carcinogenic properties. Once again, thanks to the Marigold (Calendula officinalis) with its magical natural substances that are very helpful to our health.

4. Treating a fever and sore throat

Marigold flower tea can help the body fight fever and cough. If you have a sore throat, then rinse with marigold flower tea three times daily to reduce infection.

Should you not compare this flower to another herbal tea, Cammomile tea, for example. They have each their own unique and amazing important roles to this world, and eventually we who have mostly get and feel the benefits.
Stay healthy so you can take roles in taking care of the beautiful biodiversity world of nature.