Calendula tincture for gargling is a well-known remedy that has long been very popular due to its unique properties. Many traditional medicine recipes use the flowers of this plant as a basis. Needless to say, even if official medicine has adopted the characteristics of this plant, there are various medications based on calendula.
How to gargle with calendula tincture? Let's look at the cooking recipes, the rules of the procedure, but first let's talk about the unique properties of marigolds.
What are the benefits of calendula?
Gargling with calendula is highly effective due to the presence of beneficial substances in it, namely:
- Essential oils. The presence of these components stabilizes blood pressure, the functioning of the heart and blood vessels. In addition, essential oils have antibacterial properties.
- Salicylates. Known for their pronounced anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and wound-healing properties.
- Vitamin A, B, E. They have antioxidant properties and also promote healing of mucous membranes and skin.
- Flavonoids have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
What does it help with?
The range of uses for marigolds is quite wide. Most often, marigold is used to treat the following ailments:
- skin injuries as compresses and rubs;
- in the form of prevention of infectious processes in the oral cavity;
- women's diseases, as well as the danger of miscarriage;
- scalp problems, honestly, dandruff;
- colds;
- otitis;
- for tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sore throat, sinusitis.
Calendula solution can be alcoholic or aqueous
Indications for the use of herbal tincture
The use of tincture based on fresh or dried calendula is indicated in the following cases:
- colds;
- laryngitis;
- pharyngitis;
- sore throat (including with the release of purulent elements);
- oral infections;
- for the prevention of viral diseases.
Also, calendula solution, prepared at home or purchased at a pharmacy, should be used as a preventative measure to protect the body during epidemics. Thus, calendula flowers are a good remedy for self-treatment of colds. The sore throat goes away within 2-4 days from the start of the procedure. Prevention using tincture helps reduce the risk of developing sore throat. If there is no alcohol in the tincture, then it can be used to treat children and pregnant women. As a result, the body receives the entire necessary complex of nutrients and vitamins that help strengthen the immune system.
Rules for rinsing
There are certain rules for preparing a medicinal solution. Let's consider three options for preparing calendula for the throat:
- You can buy a ready-made solution at the pharmacy. One teaspoon of medicine is used per glass of boiled water. After this, the solution is ready for washing.
- The second method is that the baskets are prepared independently. They are first dried, and then two tablespoons of marigolds are taken and poured with two glasses of boiling water. The solution is infused for an hour in a container with a tight-fitting lid. The product must be filtered and taken one tablespoon three times a day. This product can be used by both children and adults.
- To prepare the next option, you will also need dried baskets of inflorescences. For one tablespoon of raw material there is a glass of water. The solution is simmered in a water bath for twenty minutes and heated. The product is ready for use after straining. The solution can be used both for rinsing and for oral administration.
How to gargle
Children should begin gargling from the moment they consciously understand how to properly carry out the procedure. This is important for the child's safety. In addition, when treating children, you should use a water rather than an alcohol infusion.
Gargling with calendula should be carried out taking into account important recommendations:
- to enhance the therapeutic effect, before the procedure, the oral cavity must be rinsed with plain water to remove contaminants;
- each rinse should not last more than half a minute;
- try to rinse as often as possible, about five times a day;
- You should not put a lot of liquid in your mouth; you should tilt your head back.
To achieve the desired results, it is best to approach the problem comprehensively, combining rinsing with other procedures, for example, inhalations
How to rinse your nose with calendula?
So, the effectiveness of calendula has been proven for:
- sinusitis (read the article on how to recognize sinusitis);
- rhinitis (including chronic);
- clogged nose.
To cure the above-mentioned ailments, wash your nose with calendula. This is done using a pipette, a syringe without a needle or a syringe. If you don’t have anything on hand, you can simply snort the tincture into your nose yourself.
Calendula is famous for its healing properties and copes well with ENT diseases.
Is it possible to rinse your nose with calendula for preventive purposes? Of course you can, and this is an excellent way to protect yourself when you are constantly among a large number of people or people with a cold. The product is also effective as a preventive measure against viral diseases.
Calendula infusion for sinusitis
For tincture for sinusitis, it is best to use fresh inflorescences , but in the absence of such, you can also take dry ones. For 1 tbsp. flowers, take 200 ml of boiling water (1 glass), after which everything is boiled in an enamel bowl in a water bath for 15 minutes . Remove from the bath and infuse for 30-40 minutes.
After the tincture has cooled a little, it needs to be strained through cheesecloth and squeezed out. During preparation and storage, be sure to cover the tincture with a lid. This is required so that the medicinal vapors do not leave the decoction.
There are other ways to treat chronic sinusitis, described here.
Rinsing the nose is done with a warm solution; for one sinus, one glass per day is enough for 5-6 rinses.
Calendula infusion for a runny nose
For a runny nose, calendula is no less effective than for sinusitis. There are two effective tincture recipes: alcoholic and alcohol-free. The latter is made according to the following recipe.
In a glass jar with a volume of 0.5 liters, you need to pour 400 ml of vegetable oil and fill it to the top with freshly picked plant inflorescences. The jar needs to be placed in a water bath for 120 minutes . After straining the broth, you need to boil for another 5 minutes , cool and put in the refrigerator for storage.
The procedure must be carried out several times a day, instilling 2-3 drops into each nasal passage.
For an alcohol tincture, you need to take 100 ml of 70% alcohol and 20 grams of fresh plant flowers . All this is mixed together and left in a dark place for 12-14 days . At the end of this period, you need to strain the tincture, pour it into a dark glass bottle and put it in the refrigerator.
This tincture must be mixed with boiled water before use. to a tablespoon and dilute the infusion with water . This solution must be dripped into each nasal passage, 1-2 drops every 3 hours.
Read this article about how to correctly recognize rhinitis.
Treatment of sore throat with marigolds
Calendula for sore throat helps to quickly relieve the unpleasant symptoms of the infectious process. When treating a sore throat, the mouth and throat should be rinsed up to five times a day. Treatment lasts seven days. Even if the condition improved earlier, you should not stop rinsing, because the disease may return soon.
The combination of chamomile and calendula gives a wonderful effect:
- half a liter of boiling water;
- one tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers;
- a tablespoon of dried calendula inflorescences.
The product must be infused, filtered and used as a rinse. You should not prepare the solution in advance, because in four to five hours it will lose its beneficial properties.
Can calendula be used during pregnancy? As you know, during this period it is necessary to use medications as little as possible; in this situation, calendula becomes a real salvation. However, alcohol infusion should not be used. Calendula is known for its antibacterial properties, so it can strengthen the immune system. If there is individual intolerance, then the plant should not be used.
Calendula will help with cough
Calendula tincture for colds
One of the most common and effective herbal preparations used in the treatment of various colds is calendula tincture. It is widely used in the treatment of pathological processes associated with inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, even during pregnancy.
Calendula tincture is used to prepare a solution for gargling, inhalation and during the treatment of any type of cough. Rinsing with calendula relieves pain and has a bactericidal effect on the affected areas of the upper respiratory tract mucosa. This remedy is especially effective in the treatment of sore throat.
It is also recommended to gargle with calendula for preventive purposes after visiting public places with large crowds of people during an exacerbation of respiratory diseases. This method of prevention can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Particular attention should be paid when using calendula tincture in pediatrics. For internal use, it is necessary to prepare a solution in a ratio of one drop for every full year. For gargling, it is not recommended to exceed the dosage of more than 5 ml of tincture per glass of warm boiled water.
Important! The effectiveness of using calendula tincture in the treatment of colds will only be if all physiotherapeutic procedures are systematically carried out using a solution prepared on the basis of this remedy.
Inflammation can occur as a complication of colds. And here an alcohol tincture of calendula will be an excellent helper. Based on it, you can prepare warming compresses, or instill drops inside. The main advantage of calendula tincture is its naturalness and safety. This determines its use in the treatment of both adults and children. The main thing that should be taken into account is the patient’s individual intolerance to the drug in each individual case, and especially be careful during pregnancy.
Cough treatment
Calendula for coughs has been used by doctors for a very long time. This popularity is due to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Depending on the type of cough, the tincture can be used in different ways. So, for an unproductive dry cough, it is useful to use marigolds as a rinse, but if you suffer from a wet cough, then it is better to take calendula orally.
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When coughing, it is useful to carry out inhalations based on calendula. I would like to immediately note the contraindications:
- hypersensitivity to plant components;
- heat;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- children under two years old;
- respiratory failure;
- frequent nosebleeds.
Treatment of otitis media
Many people know the shooting pain of otitis media, which haunts them day and night. Fortunately, traditional medicine offers simple recipes that help get rid of severe pain and inflammation; one of these remedies is calendula tincture for otitis media.
The tincture can be purchased at a pharmacy, or you can prepare it yourself. To prepare the medicine you will need only two ingredients: vodka and calendula. For one hundred grams of vodka there are two tablespoons of plant flowers. The product should be thoroughly infused for a whole week, after which it is ready for use, only you need to strain it first.
It is important to adhere to exact proportions and not think that if you increase the amount of some component, the effect will be better. Signs of improper preparation include burns, redness, or pinching of the skin.
Calendula tincture will help relieve pain from otitis media
You can also use the second, more gentle method. Now an aqueous solution is prepared. The inflorescences are filled with hot water, but not boiling water. The container with the solution is set aside in a dark place for several hours, after which it is filtered.
Let's consider the basic rules of application:
- For otitis media, calendula is used in the form of drops. Alcohol tincture cannot be used in its pure form, otherwise it may cause a burn. Ten milliliters of product contains one hundred grams of water. In general, you should listen to your body; maybe for some, such a dilution will be concentrated and more water should be added. Typically, you need to put calendula in your ears two to four drops three times a day.
- You can make gauze turundas, soak them in a heated tincture and insert them into the ear canal.
- Calendula goes well with ointments against otitis media. You can apply ointment to a gauze tourniquet, and tincture on top and place it in the ear canal.
- The product can be used in the form of compresses and rubbing.
Rules for inhalation with calendula in a nebulizer for children and adults
Scheme of proper breathing during inhalations
Inhalations with calendula for children and adults are carried out through a compressor nebulizer; for this, a solution is prepared from 1 ml of tincture and 40 ml of sterile 0.9% sodium chloride (saline). The resulting mixture is stored in a dark glass container in the refrigerator door. At one time, a child under 6 years old takes 3 ml of the prepared solution, and an adult 4-5 ml.
Before filling the spray container, the diluted calendula tincture must be warmed to body temperature. To do this, take the required amount of the mixture into a 5 ml syringe and immerse it in water at 40 degrees for 5 minutes.
Procedures are carried out 2-3 times a day for 3-7 days. Inhalations are done an hour after meals, you can drink half an hour before. After the session, you cannot take food, liquids, actively move, talk, or go out into the cold air for 1 hour.
If calendula has never been used for treatment before, then the first procedure is carried out with half the dose of the solution. If intolerance occurs (increased cough, tickling, worsening breathing, vomiting), this plant should not be used.
