Marigold is a kind of plant in the family of Asteraceae, it is also called marigold, this plant has dense flowers, bright and eye-catching color, and the flowering period is particularly long, usually for people to enjoy, you can also collect flower buds to make flower tea or medicine, it has a variety of benefits for human beings, but it also has some side effects.

Calendula function and effect 1, nourish the skin

Calendula is rich in vitamin A and some amino acids, but also contains some natural volatile oils, the human body can absorb these substances to prevent pigmentation, but also to increase the elasticity and luster of the human skin, you can slow down the aging of the skin, and more nourishing their own skin.

2, cancer prevention

Calendula can also prevent cancer, it contains flavonoid glycosides and volatile oils and vitamin C have a certain anticancer effect, and they can prevent the generation of carcinogenic substances in the body, can enhance the human body's immunity, you can reduce the harm of the cancer virus on the person, usually eat regularly can make the incidence of cancer decreased significantly.

3, cardiovascular protection

Calendula and other human cardiovascular and obvious protective effect, it contains some vitamin P and some natural rutin, these substances can enhance the elasticity of blood vessels, but also can purify the blood, reduce blood viscosity, can promote blood circulation, it can let the human cardiovascular maintenance of a healthy and normal state, but also to prevent hyperlipidemia, hypertension and atherosclerosis. It can also prevent high blood fat, high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis from occurring.

4, fresh breath

Calendula contains some volatile oils and natural anti-inflammatory and antiseptic ingredients, it can eliminate bacteria in the human mouth, can inhibit the reproduction of bacteria in the oral cavity, can prevent the occurrence of oral odor, usually often drink water with it, can refresh the breath, to remove halitosis, but also to prevent inflammation of the oral cavity and inflammation of the pharynx.

Side effects of calendula Calendula itself does not have any obvious side effects, but usually when you drink water with it, it is best not to match it with tea, or it will produce some harmful substances, which can easily make people suffer from abdominal pain or diarrhea.

In addition, people in the purchase of calendula, if you buy those, smoked with sulfur calendula, after consumption will also lead to physical discomfort.