Marigold (Tagetes erecta L) is an annual herb of the Asteraceae plant family. It is originated in Mexico and all over China are distributed. It usually grows on the roadside meadows. Marigolds are often sown in spring. It is often used for flower bed sets, owing to the large flowers, long flowering period.
Ingredients and Value
Marigold is rich in lutein. Lutein is a natural pigment widely in vegetables, flowers, fruits. It is an excellent antioxidant with no toxic side effects and safety. As a food additive, it can resist cell and organ injury caused by free radicals to prevent cardiovascular cirrhosis, coronary disease, and tumor by aging. The US has extracted lutein from marigolds in the 1970s. It was first added to chicken feed. Because it can improve the nutritional value of eggs. Lutein can also be used in cosmetics, feed, medicine, and other industries.
Effect of each part of marigold
Root: External use has a good effect on mastitis, parotitis. It also can treat toothache, stomatitis, and URI by oral.
Leaves: It can be used to treat pyogenic infections, Leaves are often used to treat carbuncle, furuncle, sores, etc.
Inflorescence: Can be used to treat cold cough, dizziness and other symptoms.
Flower: Can be made into anti-spastics, sedatives, antibacterial agents and so on.
