What Is Calendula Tea?

Calendula tea, orange-yellow flowers like Calendula officinalis, also known as ivy, are native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean coast. It is said that the ancient Romans saw calendula blooming on the first day and named it after "Calends" (the first day of the Roman calendar). This is the origin of its genus.

Calendula tea

Calendula contains minerals such as phosphorus and vitamin C. The main use part is petals. Drinking calendula tea can make you sweat, diuretic, heat and damp. And its flowers can be made into salads or used for cooking to add color and aroma. Calendula is also a powerful herb. It is mainly used to treat skin diseases and wounds. External use has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-mold, astringent, anti-ulcer effects, and reduces sunburn and burns. It is usually used to steam the face, herb bath or hand and foot bath, which can promote skin cleanliness and softness. Drinking calendula tea when you have a cold can help reduce fever and cool down the fire. It also has antispasmodic and digestive effects, which is very suitable for patients with peptic ulcers. In addition, it can also promote blood circulation and relieve alcoholism, so it is also beneficial for liver nourishment.

Calendula tea is brewed with a tablespoon of dried petals, which can be simmered for about 10 minutes. The golden tea is set against the floating golden petals.

Different calendula tea can be made according to its raw materials ^[1]

1. Calendula tea that is too bright and too beautiful cannot be selected, it may be sulfur-smoked.

   1. Sweating and diuresis, clearing away dampness and heat, and reducing fire. ^[1]

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   2. Relieve insomnia, neurasthenia and anxiety. Can protect eyesight, maintain bowel function, nourish liver and eyesight, nourish beauty, detoxify and reduce inflammation.

   3. Anti-inflammatory and bactericidal, promote blood circulation, analgesic, promote wound healing, relieve menstrual pain; help to treat stomach pain and gastric ulcer.

   4. Protect the digestive system and enhance liver function. Stimulate bile secretion and break down fats. Women are advised to drink more.

   5. Drinking in severe cold can diuretic and reduce fever.

   6, have convergence, anti-ulcer, reduce sunburn, burns and other effects. It can be used for steaming the face, herbal bath or hand and foot bath to promote clean and soft skin.