This Flower Has Anti-Inflammatory And Antitumor Properties To Fight With Cancer Cells

Besides being beautiful and having an exquisite smell, marigold flower is also extremely beneficial for our overall health. Here are some of its health benefits:

It Is High in Antioxidants

The antioxidant content of the flower gives it yellow color, and the best part is that they provide protection by preventing free radicals which can cause cancer.

Inflammation of the Skin

It is an excellent solution for the inflammation of the skin, but it can also treat radiation dermatitis in people suffering from breast cancer.

Helps Prevent Cancer

Lutein is the key ingredient which can fight cancer and it is present in marigold. According to the results of a study reported in The Journal of Nutrition (October 1998), lutein did not only reduced the number of tumors, but it also prevented any more cancer from forming.

Moreover, it can also fight colon cancer, melanomas and leukemia. So, in order to fight cancer, you can prepare tea with dried marigold flowers. All you have to do is to boil the water and then add one tbsp of the leaves along with equal amount of horsetail.

Wound Healing

Since marigold can aid the promotion of new skin and develop new blood vessels to the area of the wound, It is considered as an excellent solution for wound healing. Due to its anti-fungal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, marigold oil can heal stubborn wounds, bedsores, ulcers, rashes like eczema, diaper rash and many others.

Skin Health

You can also use marigold in the treatment of sore throat, infections, thrush, varicose veins, stings, swelling and sunburns. Moreover, it can reduce spasm and cramps as well. In order to smooth your skin, just mix marigold oil and carrier oil and apply this mixture on the affected areas.

Some Precautions about Marigolds

You can use calendula for medicinal purposes, while African and French varieties should not be taken internally. To treat eye sores, make sure to use Marigold tea.

It should also be mentioned that people who have allergies to ragweed, daisies, chrysanthemums, and similar plants, should not use marigold. Moreover, pregnant women should also stay away from this flower since there is not enough testing that shows its safety. At last but not least, this flower can also interact with sedatives and medications for high blood pressure.