Calendula for bronchitis coughs

A plant that everyone knows for its powerful bactericidal effect, which is why it is considered the best natural remedy for clearing the skin with acne. But some recipes with calendula for oral administration can be successfully used to treat bronchitis.

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Pharmacodynamics

Calendula has a strong antiseptic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, it has a certain expectorant effect. Calendula does not contribute to an increase in the amount of sputum secreted or its liquefaction, so it is recommended to use it for a wet cough to facilitate the process of expectoration of mucus from the bronchi.

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Dosing and administration

For cough, it is recommended to prepare a marigold decoction. For 1 glass of boiling water, take 2 tablespoons of crushed dry flowers, which you can collect yourself or buy at a pharmacy. First, simmer the mixture in a water bath for a quarter of an hour, then remove it and leave to infuse for 40-50 minutes. After straining the mixture, add boiled water to a full glass and take before meals 2 or 3 times a day. The mixture should be warm. Single dose - 2 tablespoons.

For bacterial bronchitis, it is also useful to take calendula infusion internally. For half a liter of boiling water, take 1.5-2 tablespoons of dry raw material, insist for an hour. This infusion is not strong and can be taken like regular tea.

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Contraindications

Calendula-based preparations and folk recipes are not recommended for use by people with individual intolerance to the plant, heart failure, low blood pressure, exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases. Calendula is also prohibited during pregnancy, as it provokes increased toxicosis and causes uterine contractions.

People with asthma or hay fever (allergic rhinoconjunctivitis), as well as those who have a predisposition to allergies, should exercise caution when treating with calendula.

Children can safely be given calendula-based recipes starting from the age of 12.

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Side effects marigolds

Calendula can cause drowsiness, decreased performance, allergic reactions. Complaints of nausea, vomiting, the appearance of a bitter taste in the mouth, a feeling of heaviness in the epigastrium are also possible.

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Interactions with other drugs

Calendula has a depressing effect on the central nervous system, so it is not recommended to use it simultaneously with antidepressants and sedatives. When treating with calendula, it may be necessary to adjust the dose of drugs that reduce blood pressure.

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Storage conditions

Many people know these bright orange flowers and are unlikely to confuse them with anything else. If there is a choice, it is better to collect the flowers, since they contain the largest amount of useful substances. And marigolds bloom for a very long time, starting from the beginning of summer and ending in late autumn. The flowers are not afraid of the first frosts, but they lose their properties and are not suitable as medicinal raw materials.

Flowers should be collected during the day, when they are fully open. Flowers should be handled carefully, trying not to crush them. They should be dried in the shade, where there is good ventilation.

Store calendula herb in cloth or paper bags in a dry, well-ventilated place for no more than 1 year.

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