Features of calendula tincture and the rules for its use
Calendula growing on flower beds is unpretentious, beautiful and incredibly useful. On the basis of herbal raw materials, medicinal preparations are prepared, including an alcoholic tincture of calendula. It is a fragrant dark yellow liquid that has taken over all their healing properties from flowers.
To prepare the tincture, use bright yellow or orange inflorescences-baskets containing the maximum amount of bioactive substances. As a result of the extraction, the tincture takes over from the plant:
- pronounced antibacterial, antiseptic properties;
- the ability to stimulate the outflow of bile;
- antispasmodic effect;
- anti-inflammatory effect on organs and tissues.
The production of extracts was mastered for a long time. But it was possible to confirm the benefits and determine the true scope of application of alcoholic tincture of calendula only after a thorough study of its composition.
The composition and scope of alcohol tincture of calendula
- triterpenoids, which relieve and prevent symptoms of inflammation;
- flavonoids and coumarins, which have an antispasmodic, choleretic, strengthening effect;
- essential oils that destroy pathogenic microflora;
- carotenoids that act as natural antioxidants, immunostimulants and agents for maintaining the health of blood vessels and tissues.
Both flowers and calendula tincture contain mineral components that supply the body with potassium and calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, chromium and a number of other irreplaceable elements.
There is a ready-made or home-made alcoholic infusion of calendula in almost every first-aid kit. When will the remedy be most beneficial? What helps calendula tincture, how to use it correctly?
Instructions for the use of calendula tincture
The liquid can be used internally and externally, while it suppresses the pathogenic microflora, especially actively affecting streptococci and staphylococci, contributing to the early healing of wounds and pacifying painful sensations.
These properties of the liquid are used for all kinds of damage to the skin and mucous membranes:
- cuts and abrasions;
- bruises;
- dermatitis and eczema;
- inflammatory processes of the nasopharynx, oral cavity and upper respiratory tract.
Diseases of the skin, including chicken pox, accompanied by a rash, itching, irritation and swelling of the skin, are treated with compresses, lotions. The herbal remedy is recommended for angina, tonsillitis, laryngitis, as well as for problems with the gums, for example, stomatitis and gingivitis. If the patient has such pathologies, rinsing will be most useful.
Before diluting the calendula tincture for gargling, you should make sure that the water used is drinking, and the patient has no contraindications to the use of this medication.
Irrigation and washing with tincture will alleviate the condition for infectious and inflammatory diseases of the genital area in men and women.
In cosmetology, tincture marigold for acne is used as one of the components of acne treatment. The plant relieves rashes of an allergic, infectious and other nature.At the same time, the tincture acts not only effectively, but also in a complex way, ridding the integument of the pathogenic flora, stopping inflammation and stimulating tissue regeneration. A similar effect is used to stimulate hair growth and get rid of dandruff.
The use of tincture inside is prescribed when it comes to pathologies of the digestive system, gallbladder, genitourinary system.
Tincture of calendula for rinsing the throat and mouth
Seasonal colds, viral and bacterial infections are often accompanied by pain, burning sensation, and sore throat. The reason for this is inflammation of the delicate, easily irritated integuments. If your home medicine cabinet contains calendula tincture, gargling with this remedy will quickly restore health, relieve pain and help restore the integrity of the mucous membrane.
How to gargle with calendula tincture for angina, laryngitis, as well as stomatitis and other dental problems:
- In a glass of warm water for rinsing, take 2 tablespoons of the herbal remedy.
- The liquid is mixed and used as directed.
- The procedure is carried out several times a day, 30-40 minutes before meals, while the session should last at least five minutes.
Since the liquid contains ethyl alcohol, pure tincture can be used only pointwise, when applied to foci of inflammation and abscesses. For rinsing, be sure to dilute the liquid with clean drinking water.
Calendula tincture for face
Cosmetologists appreciate the tincture of calendula flowers as a remedy for the treatment and prevention of acne. The tool perfectly regulates the production of sebum, relieves puffiness, dries out foci of inflammation.
Can I wipe my face with calendula tincture? Yes, those with oily skin can include the product in their morning and evening treatments. A cotton swab is impregnated with the liquid and the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin are treated. However, due to the special sensitivity, do not wipe the skin near the eyes, or touch the lips. If there are foci of inflammation on the neck and décolleté, apply the product with a cotton swab.
Exposure to an alcohol-containing liquid on dry or sensitive skin can lead to peeling, increased discomfort, dehydration, and premature aging of the integument.
To reduce the risk, calendula tincture for the face is added to tonics, make-up removers, as well as home masks indicated for inflamed skin.
The gauze base of the mask is impregnated with a half-diluted tincture and spread on the skin so that the product does not get on the area around the eyes and lips. Within 20 minutes of exposure, calendula neutralizes pathogenic flora, tightens and cleanses, disinfects and normalizes skin secretion.
The addition of aloe juice to the tincture will help to enrich the composition of the mask, which perfectly moisturizes, soothes and protects against aging. For oily skin, egg white enhances the tightening effect, gives the face an attractive matte finish and retains freshness for a long time.
Since acne is only an external manifestation of more serious internal problems of the body, for example, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances or nervous fatigue, calendula tincture cannot be the only treatment. In addition to cleansing and external support for the condition of the skin, they must use a complex therapy, including a diet, a balanced daily regimen and, if necessary, medications prescribed by a doctor.
Tincture of calendula for hair
Trace elements, essential oils, acids and vitamins in the tincture have a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair and scalp. Calendula tincture for hair is used:
- with baldness;
- with oily seborrhea;
- with increased fat content of the strands.
To stimulate hair growth, the tincture, diluted by two-thirds, is applied to the root zone and scalp.The same remedy, thanks to its antibacterial and antifungal activity, will eliminate flaking, itching and the source of the problem. Treatment is carried out in monthly courses, combined with diet and caring masks.
How to use calendula tincture inside
The herbal tincture has many areas and uses. With extreme caution, alcohol-containing liquids should be treated when ingested. Neglect of contraindications and dosages inevitably leads to unpleasant consequences.
Instructions for the use of calendula tincture recommends this remedy for the treatment of diseases associated with the digestive system, gallbladder and pancreas. The plant and products based on it have an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic effect.
You can drink tincture only as directed by a doctor and under his supervision. It is important to remember that the presence of ethyl alcohol affects the state of the nervous system. The tincture can cause confusion and affect the ability to control oneself and drive vehicles.
Making calendula tincture at home
Alcoholic extract of calendula or marigold is an affordable remedy that is easy to purchase at any pharmacy. And yet, many adherents of a healthy lifestyle prefer to independently make such drugs, since this does not require any special equipment or special knowledge.
When making tincture of calendula at home, vodka or rubbing alcohol is taken as a basis. They are poured into the flower heads of the plant, pre-assembled and placed in a suitable glass container.
After the jar is tightly closed, it is sent to a dark place, where the tincture will have to spend 7-10 days at room temperature. Then the infusion is filtered and poured into a dark glass bottle, which protects the liquid from decomposition of the active components.
You can store the tincture for 4 years, reliably protecting it from sunlight, excess heat and interest from children.
Contraindications to the use of alcoholic tincture of calendula
An absolute contraindication to the use of calendula tincture is an individual intolerance to the components of the drug. A high concentration of bioactive components can cause an allergic reaction. At the slightest sign of it, you should stop taking the drug, seek help from a specialist and get appropriate treatment.
Neglecting dosages:
- when taken internally leads to headache, indigestion, heartburn and stomach pain, burning sensation and dizziness;
- when applied externally, it causes excessive dryness and flaking of the skin, itching, cracking and other signs of discomfort, and also aggravates the problems with which the tincture is designed to fight.
During pregnancy and lactation, you should limit yourself to the external use of alcohol tincture of calendula. You can not drink tincture for children, as well as in the presence of gastritis, peptic ulcer or other pathologies of the digestive system in the acute stage. A contraindication to taking calendula tincture is exacerbated cholecystitis and gallstone disease.