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Pot marigold (Calendula officinalis), also known as Spanish marigold, has a long history of being used medicinally. Use for pot marigold dates back to at least the 12th century. Pot marigold is naturally high in chemicals called flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants that help protect the plant from unstable free radical molecules.
In addition to being a competent killer of the yeast which causes human yeast infections (Candida spp.), pot marigold is also able to fight inflammation, kill many types of bacteria, and is a capable antiviral. Common pot marigold for a yeast infection is a viable, safe way to naturally treat yourself.
You can find pot marigold in dried form, or as herbal pills. You can also procure pot marigold essential oil and use it medicinally as well. Try using both the essential oil and the dried herb for, perhaps, a superior remedy!
Pot Marigold Herbal Remedy for Yeast Infections
Pot marigold is very safe to use; and, can be made into a tea, soaked in oil, or directly inserted into the vagina. To get the best results, it would perhaps be best to use the herb all three ways. Make a tea of the flowers and drink it daily.
Collect the flowers, dry them, and let them soak in a base oil of some kind. Apply the oil directly to the vagina or infected area to fight Candida. Along with putting the pot marigold oil in the vagina, you can also insert the dried herb directly into the vagina as well. It’s really up to you on how you want to use this herbal remedy; but, the way to get the maximum effect may be to use it in all these different ways.
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- Boiling water with dried pot marigold flowers: Take two tablespoons of dried flowers and place them in a large coffee mug. Fill the mug with boiling water and let the mixture steep for about 20 minutes.
- Boiling water with Fresh marigold flowers: Get a thermos and fill it loosely with fresh pot marigold flowers. Pour boiling water into the thermos until it is full and seal the thermos. Let the mixture infuse until the marigold tea is cool enough to drink.
- Marigold Sun Tea: Fill a clear glass container full of fresh flowers, or about one third full of dried flowers. Fill the jar with water and place it in a bright, sunny spot for a minimum of 6 hours.
When your done making your marigold tea, strain the plant material out of the liquid and enjoy the tea! Make sure you store the leftover tea in your refrigerator. Infusions do not typically have a long shelf life, so make sure you throw the tea away after about two days.
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Visit Official Site!Making Marigold (Calendula) Infused Oils
It is best to use dried marigold flowers for making infused oils; the higher water content of fresh flowers will increases the chance of spoilage. If you grow your own pot marigolds, simply spread them out on a plate and let them dry in the sun.
Turn them over every other day or so. This drying will need to be done for about one week. If you don’t have your own flowers, you can always buy some dried Calendula / pot marigold from an online herb store—probably the easiest way to get this herb!
Directions for making your marigold oil:
- Fill a jar one quarter, or one half, full of dried marigold (Calendula officinalis) flowers.
- Pour a light oil (like olive oil) into the jar until it is almost full.
- Put an air tight lid on the jar.
- Store it in a cool, dry place for 4 to 6 weeks.
- Occasionally shake the mixture while it is in storage.
If you want to get an oil ready to use faster, you can apply some heat to the mixture. Do this by placing the uncovered jar of oil and dried marigold herb into a sauce pan filled with water. Put the pan on medium-low heat on your stove for a few hours.
You can also let the jar sit for a few days after you heat the oil to infuse further. If you want to increase the strength of your oil, simply take out the old marigold flowers from the oil and place new dried marigold flowers into the oil. Let the mixture heat again; and, if you want, let it sit for a day or two to infuse further.
This Calendula infused oil is a great addition to Candida Hub’s homemade yeast infection remedy. Simply mix it into the honey and herb mixture and apply to the vagina overnight.
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Visit Official Site!Calendula officinalis & Candida Research
One study, published in the Brazilian Journal of Microbiology [vol.39 no.1 São Paulo Jan./Mar. 2008], is very relevant to our discussion of pot marigold; as it used this herb against many different species of Candida. The study used pot marigold flowers that were collected right before the onset of winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
The marigold flowers were dried in a lighted room for 20 days at 25 degrees Centigrade. The flowers were then put through a steam distillation process to produce an essential oil from the herb. This essential oil was then tested against C. albicans, C. dubliniensis, C. parapsilosis, C. glabrata, C. tropicalis, C. guilliermondii, and C. krusei. Thus, since it was so thorough an examination of Candida species, it is likely very relevant to the yeast attacking your body.
Another study, published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice [Volume 18, Issue 3, August 2012, Pages 173–176], also looked at how pot marigold flowers would inhibit various Candida species. The test used ethanol and menthol extracts of Calendula officinalis; the extracts osmolarity (ratio of solute to solvent) was 10 milligrams per milliliter.
Discs containing various Candida isolates were impregnated with 30 microliters of the Calendula officinalis extract. Also used in the study, was 30 microliters of fluconazole against the various Candida species. After applying the marigold extract, the trays with yeast on them were incubated for 24 to 48 hours and then examined.
The results showed a good antifungal efficacy for marigold extract; nearly as good as pure fluconazole. This efficacy would probably have increased, had a higher concentration of Calendula been used; say 20 mg / mL. The chart below shows the results of the study.
The solvent the pot marigold extract was produced with does seem to have an influence on the zone of inhibition.
Precautions When Using Pot Marigold for Candida
Pot marigold can possibly stimulate menstruation; therefore, pregnant women should not use it as it can interfere with pregnancy. Also, women trying to conceive should avoid pot marigold; as it may make it difficult to conceive while using this herb.
If you are allergic to plants in the aster or daisy family, including chrysanthemums and ragweed, you may also be allergic to pot marigold. The reaction is typically a skin rash. You may wish to try some of the oil on a small patch of skin, before you ingest it or use it in the vagina, to see how your body reacts.
There are few or no known scientific reports of pot marigold interacting with medications or other herbs. It should be considered generally safe to use, and not likely to cause side effects.
A Natural, 12 Hour Yeast Infection Cure
According to a research paper published in Clinical Microbiology Reviews [12.1 (1999): 80-96], Candida species are quite ubiquitous organisms. Candida are most frequently present in the mouth; and, live in 31% to 55% of healthy people. The species that causes approximately 70% to 80% of all Candida infections is C. albicans.
The Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology [2011 Jul;46(7):496] reports there appears to be a correlation between intestinal Candida infections and vaginal yeast infections. And, this provides a clue, as to why yeast infections in general, can reoccur.
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SOURCES:
- https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/calendula — University of Maryland Medical Center article on Calendula officianalis.
- http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1517-83822008000100015 — Gazim, Zilda Cristiane, et al. "Antifungal activity of the essential oil from Calendula officinalis L.(Asteraceae) growing in Brazil." Brazilian Journal of Microbiology 39.1 (2008): 61-63.
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- https://doi.org/10.1128/CMR.12.1.80 -- Fidel, Paul L., Jose A. Vazquez, and Jack D. Sobel. "Candida glabrata: review of epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical disease with comparison to C. albicans." Clinical Microbiology Reviews [12.1 (1999): 80-96].
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