Chernovrivtsy: medicinal properties and contraindications

Marigolds are one of the most unpretentiousflower crops. They can be found in many cottages. Marigolds (Tagetes) are known in Ukraine as the Chernogrivtsi. They are highly valued for prolonged and abundant flowering. Despite the prevalence and popularity, not all growers know about the healing properties of these fragrant flowers.

In their homeland (in Mexico), marigolds (black-hens) andtheir medicinal properties have long been used in folk medicine and cooking. Culinary use of flowers without attention was not left to gourmets of other countries, the cuisine of which is full of meat dishes. The popularity of marigolds among "meat-eaters" is easy to explain - they possess not only excellent taste qualities, but also the ability to eliminate unnecessary strain on the digestive tract caused by such dishes. Studies of scientists from Italy have proved harmful from meat entrainment - for perniciousness it is comparable to regular smoking. The use of marigolds as a condiment to it makes it possible to neutralize to a considerable extent the harmful effect on the gastrointestinal tract of heavy food.

Pharmacological properties and chemical composition

Marigolds are rich in essential oils, the maincomponent of which is considered to be otitomen. Also, essential oil contains other components that have a peculiar smell, due to which the aroma of the Chernobrivtsi is distinguished by an interesting palette. Also in their composition were found vitamins, micro- and macro elements and other substances.

It is worth noting that the Chernobravtsy medicinal properties are very interesting. Water infusions from them have a beneficial effect on digestion, including the work of the pancreas.

Biologically active substances found inthe composition of the plant, have excellent antiviral activity, in other words, are harmful to various strains of viruses and pathogenic bacteria, therefore, marigolds are often added to tea and compotes. Healing drinks using these colors help to cope with colds at the time of their activity.

Beneficial features

These flowers save a person from various ailments. They successfully cope with:

• nervous stress, in the fight against which the black-hens are very effective;
• the therapeutic properties of diabetes and pancreatitis are also pronounced;
• colds, bacteria and viruses, influenza.

In addition, with the help of marigolds there is an opportunity:

• strengthen immunity;
• improve the condition of blood vessels;
• get rid of constipation;
• normalize digestion.

Use in folk medicine

Chernovrivtsy, whose medicinal properties are described inthis article is used in Turkey as a seasoning. They can often be found in a hot dish, salad, and also in baking. From these flowers cook compotes. But they have found the widest application in non-traditional medicine.

To date, we knowthe number of recipes of tinctures and broths based on this plant, because of which even desperate people could find hope. Next, we'll look at some of the most effective tools.

Infusion of flowers

This remedy is very effective atascaridosis. To do this, one should take a glass of boiling water on a glass of raw material, then leave it for half an hour. Infusion is taken three times a day. To expel pinworms and ascarids will also help fresh black-hens, the medicinal properties of which are very extensive. They need to eat 5 pieces at bedtime for adults, and also 2 for children.

Marigold oil

Oil in industry is produced byextraction with vegetable inert oils. But at home, it is not difficult to cook it from marigolds. For this purpose, the black-hens, whose medicinal properties are described in this article, are filled with vegetable oil (olive oil is best used). After an eight-hour infusion, the mixture should be held for half an hour in a water bath, squeeze out the flowers and pour the resulting liquid into jars of dark glass. The oil is stored in the refrigerator. It will help in the treatment of dermatological skin diseases and burns.

Decoction of marigolds

There is also an effective treatment forarthrosis of the joints, for the preparation of which you will need blackgrass (flowers), the medicinal properties of which are described in detail in this article. In a glass of boiling water you need to boil a spoonful of dried flowers. Take for about three months about 2.5 liters of this decoction.

Exchange violations

Traditional healers in violation of salt metabolismrecommend to treat the broth of marigold. Chernovrivtsy - flowers whose medicinal properties miraculously help to normalize the salt content in the body and remove excess. To do this, per liter of hot water you need to take 5 flowers, cook with a weak boil for 3 minutes. Take twice a day for a glass of broth. It is necessary to spend 2 monthly courses, doing a week break between them.

Fresh flowers

You can use it in salads, if your work is directly related to visual stress. This applies to motorists, computer programmers, etc.

Balm

Marigolds, medicinal properties and contraindications tothe use of which is described in this article, are also used for making balms. This cosmetic is necessary for applying to the lips to protect against cracking (stay in frost, weathering, etc.). For its preparation, you need a spoonful of almond and olive oil, as well as 2 tablespoons of crushed flowers. The agent is ready for use after a two-week infusion.

Culinary use

Both flowers and leaves of marigolds are usedit is possible to prepare various salads, which gives them a slight sharpness and a special piquancy. Chernovrivtsy can be used to flavor vinegar, adding to it also a mixture of other herbs and spices (kanufer, hyssop, lofant, etc.). When pickling cucumbers, some mistresses add to the marinades leaves and flower baskets of tagetes, which is preserved with a specific aroma and elasticity.

"Imeretian saffron"

It is a spicy powder, enjoying an incrediblepopular in the cooking of the Caucasus. Prepare it by grinding dry flower baskets of black-hens. The seasoning has a pronounced taste and a rich flavor.

Salted baskets of marigolds

An excellent addition to food is soups withdressing, created from the salty flowers of the black-hens. Marigolds, the medicinal properties and contraindications to the use of which in this article was said already very much, differ in rich aroma and interesting taste. To prepare the brine you need 50 g of salt per kilogram of flower baskets. First, you need to prepare a brine (a dose of salt for 0.5 liters of water). After the liquid boils, lower the prepared flowers into the water and cook for about five minutes. Salted flowers are stored in a cool place in glass jars.

Contraindications

The use of black marble for medical purposes andcooking contraindications is not, although during pregnancy, the use of essential oil of this plant is still undesirable. There may also be an individual intolerance, because of which allergic reactions often appear. In this case, you need to stop using marigolds, medicinal properties and contraindications to the use of which can interest many.