Is it possible for pregnant women to take calendula. Calendula - the use of golden flowers during pregnancy. Video: The unique properties of the product for the skin

From the moment a woman finds out about her "interesting position", she tries to change her usual way of life. As a rule, this applies not only to the distribution of loads, the preparation of a new diet, but also the intake of various medications. Since any drugs have a certain effect on the mother's body, they can be a certain danger to the baby. Therefore, during the period of gestation in their womb, women prefer to use more loyal treatment options and use traditional medicine, which may include a decoction or tincture of herbs. And in this article we will talk in detail about the use of such a type of medicinal herbs as calendula during pregnancy - is it possible to drink solutions based on this herb, and in what situations various forms of the drug are used (ointment, cream, tincture, decoction).

Calendula is not only a beautiful ornamental plant, but also a medicine that is relevant for various diseases of the body (cough, sore throat, problems with the gastrointestinal tract, diseases of the oral cavity, etc.). Despite the fact that traditionally, calendula treatment is used if necessary to relieve inflammation, intoxication, and in other situations, it is recommended to use a decoction or infusion of this herb with extreme caution during pregnancy.

Useful properties of the plant

In the common people, calendula is more often found under the name "marigolds" and grows in almost every summer cottage. The plant blooms with beautiful small flowers, which are the main weapon in the fight against diseases.

Such a flower is used in various fields of activity of modern man. However, the widespread use of the plant is observed precisely in medicine, both in folk and traditional. A decoction or tincture for rinsing is prepared from calendula flowers at home, and in a wider production, the plant is used to make medicines (ointment, cream or oil).

Calendula has gained such popularity due to its healing properties:

• restorative;
• antiseptic;
• anti-inflammatory (relevant for inflammatory processes in the throat, when the decoction is used for rinsing);
• bactericidal;
• choleretic;
• reduces intoxication;
• healing.

What helps to cope during pregnancy?

Although calendula has a lot of healing properties, not all of them are beneficial during pregnancy. Therefore, before engaging in self-medication, it should be clarified whether it is possible to use the plant (drink a decoction, gargle with tincture or apply an ointment) to patients in a special position.

Medicinal herb calendula during pregnancy allows you to cope with a variety of situations. So, for example, the action of a medicinal plant also helps varicose veins, hemorrhoids, symptoms of colds, etc.

Indications for use in patients in position

While carrying a baby in the womb, a pregnant woman should be careful about taking any medications. In the case of calendula, an overdose of the drug can provoke. Therefore, it is important to know in what situations you can drink a decoction or rinse with tincture, and what recommendations should be followed.

Toxicosis

If the patient in the early or later periods is tormented by severe attacks of toxicosis, an infusion of this herb can be used. To reduce the frequency of vomiting, the patient can drink a composition based on calendula daily on an empty stomach, which is prepared as follows:

dry flowers of the plant (1 tbsp. L) are mixed with dry grass of the shepherd's bag (1 tbsp. L) and 250 ml of boiling water are poured. The composition should stand for 4-5 hours in a dark place, after which the tincture will be ready for use.

Colds, symptoms of SARS

In this case, calendula will help eliminate sore throat, cough. Both decoction and tincture based on calendula will be effective. The infusion can be prepared according to the recipe indicated above, and the decoction will be obtained as a result of the following procedure: 1 tbsp is poured into 250 ml of boiling water. l flowers of a medicinal plant, everything is kept on fire until boiling. To cure the throat during pregnancy with calendula, decoction or tincture, it is recommended to rinse the inflamed areas 3-6 times during the day.

Varicose veins on the legs

Pregnant women suffering from varicose veins will also benefit from calendula. In this case, you can apply an ointment based on the flowers of medicinal herbs. Areas with varicose veins are recommended to be lubricated with a therapeutic composition for several weeks no more than 3 times a day, if there is no individual immunity.

Ointment from calendula flowers can be purchased at a pharmacy or prepared independently. An ointment is prepared for varicose veins of the lower extremities as follows: ½ tbsp. dried calendula is crushed and poured with a small amount of heated pork fat and then the mixture is placed in a water bath. Within 20 min. the mixture is heated and periodically mixed with a wooden spatula. After cooling, such an ointment can be applied externally to treat varicose veins on the legs or hemorrhoid wounds.

Bleeding gums

It will help to cope with bleeding gums in pregnant women by rinsing the mouth with a tincture of dried calendula flowers. The composition for rinsing is prepared from 1 tsp. dry herb and 1 tbsp. hot water.

Damage to the integrity of the skin on the nipples

Cracked nipples that appear during pregnancy or breastfeeding can be treated with a calendula-based cream. Also, for the treatment of cracks in the skin in the nipple area, an ointment is suitable, which has good wound healing properties.

Contraindications

At the same time, there are situations in which it is not recommended to resort to treatment with infusions, decoctions, calendula-based ointment:

• the risk of miscarriage, the threat of miscarriage;
• hypotension;
• individual intolerance;
• exacerbation, acute forms of gastrointestinal diseases.

To avoid the risk of pregnancy loss or adverse effects on the fetus, calendula treatment can only be done after consultation with an obstetrician.

Calendula (scientific) and marigold (folk) are two names for the same plant. Small and very bright sunny flowers smell tartly and attract the eye. They open with the sunrise, turn after him all day, and close in the evening. They have long been successfully used in medicine, homeopathy, cosmetology, cooking, they decorate flower beds and borders. In China, calendula is a symbol of long life, it is called the "Flower of 10 thousand years." But is it possible to use marigolds during pregnancy?

Calendula and pregnancy

This uncomplicated plant contains resins, compounds that prevent the growth of bacteria, bitter and tannins, organic acids, vitamins and other useful components. The seeds contain oil, and the flowers contain carotene. Calendula has a wide spectrum of action and has the following effects on the body:

• anti-inflammatory;
• antimicrobial;
• soothing;
• painkiller;
• choleretic;
• wound healing.

Can the plant be used by expectant mothers? Answering this question, it is necessary to take into account that calendula has an abortive effect, so it must be taken orally with great care.

Many women think that using herbs is safer than pills, but this is not entirely true. Not all plants are beneficial for expectant mothers, some can be harmful. Before using them, it is necessary to study the effect on the body, the course of pregnancy and the fetus, and consult a doctor.

External and local use is not prohibited, but this requires specialist advice.

Dosage forms of calendula

Pharmacies sell many preparations based on calendula, including:

• tincture (alcohol solution);
• dry raw materials (briquettes, filter bags, granules);
• ointment;
• oil.

Calendula is present in various herbal teas (expectorant, kidney, choleretic), suppositories for hemorrhoids, drugs for the treatment of gastric diseases, normalization of the heart, and pressure reduction. There are many cosmetic products for face, body and hair care that have marigolds among the components.

Most often, calendula flowers are used in folk medicine.

Tincture, ointment, oil, dry flowers - photo gallery

Calendula tincture contains alcohol Dry calendula flowers are used to prepare infusions and decoctions. Calendula in filter bags is convenient for brewing.
Calendula ointment is used to treat minor skin lesions Calendula oil is used for healing and beauty treatments

Marigold use during pregnancy: gargles, inhalations, douches, topical use

From calendula flowers, if it grows on your site, you can prepare all the dosage forms that are sold in a pharmacy on your own.

Marigolds: recipes and uses - table

Cosmetics

Calendula is in demand in cosmetology:

• it rejuvenates and removes fine wrinkles, discolors age spots;
• masks and infusions with a plant in the composition inhibit the activity of the sebaceous glands, narrow pores, and have a beneficial effect on the condition of oily facial skin;
• oil moisturizes dry skin of hands and feet;
• decoction strengthens the hair, gives it shine, eliminates fat content, as a result of which they acquire a healthy and beautiful appearance.

1. Mask for discoloration of freckles and age spots. Mix the ingredients and apply on the face several times a week for 15 minutes:
   • 1 st. l. calendula juice;
   • 1 st. l. lemon juice;
   • 1 st. l. olive oil.
2. Calendula lotion for inflamed skin. Mix everything and insist for a day:
   • 2 tbsp. l. plant tinctures;
   • 2 tsp honey.
3. Rinsing hair with warm infusion of calendula after washing:
   1. 1 st. l. plant flowers;
   2. 1 liter of boiling water.

Contraindications

You should not use calendula if you have the following health problems:

• low pressure (the plant reduces it even more);
• violations of the kidneys (substances that make up the herb are not excreted from the body);
• cholelithiasis (stones can move and clog blood vessels);
• risk of miscarriage;
• bradycardia (low heart rate);
• exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• individual intolerance.

Calendula rarely causes allergies. But when using an ointment or oil, it is imperative to test for sensitivity. To do this, apply a little on the skin and wait. If irritation does not appear, the plant can be used in the future.

Even if a woman has never had an allergy to calendula, it can occur during pregnancy. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct a test for individual sensitivity to the plant.

Calendula is amazing and healthy, but it has an abortive effect, which every expectant mother should know about. Before using the plant, you should consult a doctor who will assess the risks and benefits and give professional advice.

So, calendula can help with a number of problems often observed in expectant mothers, but if used incorrectly, it can cause harm.

General information about calendula

Calendula, popularly referred to as marigolds, is a herbaceous plant with beautiful orange, rarely yellow or white flowers.

beekeepers appreciate it as a honey plant, gardeners cultivate as an ornamental, cooks include in a number of dishes as a condiment used as food coloring.

But the main thing is that marigolds are one of the most popular medicinal plants widely used in medicine, both folk and official.

Healing properties have marigold flowers, decoctions and infusions, alcohol tinctures, as well as ointments, creams and oils are prepared from them.

Medicinal preparations from calendula can be used both internally and externally.

Calendula during pregnancy

Calendula has a variety of effects on the body, therefore inside during pregnancy, it should be used with caution and only on the recommendation of a doctor.

And here for outdoor use there are practically no contraindications for her drugs.

Benefit

Calendula flowers contain a number of substances and compounds useful for the body:

• glycosides cause anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effect, normalize cholesterol levels;
• sterols lower cholesterol levels by replacing it in the blood;
• essential oils have a bactericidal effect;
• flavonoids provide a choleretic, diuretic and antispasmodic effect;
• coumarins contribute to the suppression of inflammatory processes;
• carotenoids are involved in the synthesis of vitamin A.

Calendula contains valuable trace elements, including selenium, molybdenum, and metals.

Calendula and its preparations are used as:

• antiseptic;
• choleretic;
• wound healing, hemostatic, astringent;
• sedative;
• lowering blood pressure and normalizing cardiac activity.

Harm

The harm of calendula preparations is mainly associated with improper use, ignoring contraindications, and exceeding the dosage.

Calendula can cause a significant drop in blood pressure associated with this headache and nausea, as well as arrhythmias.

With impaired kidney function the substances that make up calendula are not excreted from the body, and in high concentrations they have a toxic effect.

With gallstone disease taking calendula can cause an attack of colic and blockage of the duct by moving stones.

When applied externally, it sometimes causes irritation and dries out the skin.

Indications

There are a number of conditions that often accompany pregnancy, in which external and internal remedies based on calendula can help:

• - calendula is part of a herbal tea that suppresses seizures;
• - in the form of creams, ointments;
• bleeding gums, stomatitis, periodontal disease - rinsing;
• nervous system disorders, sleep disorders - calendula has a sedative effect.

For a number of diseases and problems, external marigold medicines are an effective and gentle, harmless solution for a pregnant woman:

Indications for the use of tinctures and decoctions of calendula are also: hypertension, arrhythmia, angina pectoris, ulcers, gastritis, cholecystitis.

But during pregnancy, it is better to choose other methods of treatment, due to the threat of miscarriage associated with the intake of calendula preparations.

For the treatment of trichomoniasis, calendula is used for douching and in the form of tampons.

But such treatment must precede conception, during pregnancy insertion into the vagina of tampons, suppositories with calendula can cause miscarriage.

Contraindications

official medicine includes pregnancy in the list of contraindications for taking tinctures and decoctions of calendula inside, while in traditional medicine recipes you can find references to the use of marigolds for the prevention of miscarriage.

Given the fact that this plant is used for delayed menstruation, its abortive effect is obvious. So it is safer to limit yourself to using marigolds as an external remedy.

Contraindications to the use of calendula inside during pregnancy are:

• risk of miscarriage;
• - calendula reduces pressure even more, and this leads to;
• bradycardia - the heart rate may decrease;
• exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases accompanying pregnancy.

Individual intolerance, including allergic reactions that first appeared during pregnancy, are a contraindication for the use of calendula preparations in any form.

Methods of use

There are several recipes for teas that alleviate toxicosis of pregnant women, which include marigolds:

• brew leaves mixed in equal or arbitrary (to taste) proportions, and, raspberry and currant fruits, marigold flowers and drink like plain tea;
• 3 g of lemon balm leaves and 8 g of calendula flowers per 300 g of boiling water, leave for an hour, drink a quarter cup three times a day;
• 1 st. pour a spoonful of a mixture of calendula flowers and shepherd's purse herbs with a glass of boiling water and leave to infuse overnight, drink 1 tbsp. spoon on an empty stomach.

Infusion with wound healing, astringent effect prepared as follows: 2 tbsp. l. for half a liter of water, boil for 5-7 minutes on low heat, strain after an hour.

Use for rinsing with bleeding gums after each meal, and preferably every 2 hours. You can do compresses on wounds.

With conjunctivitis, blepharitis- compresses from flowers scalded with boiling water and wrapped in 2 layers of gauze (bandage). Cool slightly before applying to the eye.

With angina, rinse it with infusion of flowers, 1 tbsp. spoon on a glass of boiling water, leave for an hour. The therapeutic effect will increase if you add 1 tsp to half a glass of infusion. salt and a drop of iodine.

Pharmacy alcohol tincture can be used for gargling (1 teaspoon per glass of water) and oral cavity for stomatitis, gingivitis (twice as concentrated solution).

Calendula oil you can cook it yourself, filling a jar to the brim with sunflower or olive oil, ¾ filled with flowers, it is used as an external remedy for healing cracks, treating varicose veins.

Precautionary measures

Strong, concentrated infusions and decoctions, juice are contraindicated categorically.

Before first external use ointments, creams, oils or calendula tinctures should be tested on a small area. A test is necessary, even if a woman was not observed for calendula before pregnancy.

Due to the content of ethanol, alcohol tincture is not recommended for pregnant women to take orally, even in the absence of contraindications.

Need to avoid combining calendula with soothing herbs and ready-made sedatives, as it enhances their effect.

Concerning a possibility of reception of preparations of a calendula, a dosage and duration of treatment it is necessary to consult with the doctor.

Calendula is an effective natural remedy for many diseases of the digestive and cardiovascular systems, dermatological problems.

Gargling with calendula is effective for sore throats, stomatitis and bleeding gums.

But pregnant women should be treated with calendula preparations with caution, give preference to external use, after consulting with your doctor first and making sure that there is no allergic reaction.

Pregnancy is a particularly happy time for every woman. But 80% of all drugs, especially in the I and II semester, are not recommended for use, in order to avoid negative effects on the fetus. In this situation, herbs, in particular, calendula, will help improve the condition of a pregnant woman, increase immunity and even cure some diseases. This one is in the early stages of pregnancy, but be careful - she is.

Use during pregnancy

Calendula during pregnancy can be used as a means of reducing toxicosis. The decoction is prepared from 1 glass of flowers, poured with a glass of boiling water, infused for two hours. Decoction take 1 tablespoon, three times a day.

Often, during pregnancy, a woman may experience the appearance. For treatment, the cream will help well and, which need to be rubbed into painful areas with massage movements.

Infusion of calendula will cure inflamed gums, as well as strengthen tooth enamel, which begins to deplete during pregnancy.

Contraindications

Despite the beneficial effect, calendula during early pregnancy should be used as carefully as possible. Infusions reduce blood pressure, so pregnant women with hypotension are not allowed to use the herb, even in small doses.

Important: the use of fresh calendula juice during pregnancy, as well as the extract in high concentrations, threatens to miscarry.

It is dangerous to self-medicate while carrying a child, both for the woman herself and for the fetus. Therefore, the use of any infusions and drugs should begin only with a consultation with a gynecologist. If the doctor sees no reason to refuse the use of herbal infusions, then begin a course of treatment.

Individual intolerance

An allergic reaction during pregnancy is aggravated, therefore, before starting a course of treatment with any drugs, an allergen test should be carried out.

Calendula is also useful after the birth of a child. Many mothers develop cracked nipples while breastfeeding, which can be cured using calendula oil. In small doses, it does not affect breast milk in any way.

A cold can overtake a pregnant woman at any time of the year, so herbal preparations should be chosen for treatment. Many are wondering : Is it possible to gargle with calendula during pregnancy? If a woman does not have an individual intolerance, then the herb can be used for treatment. The infusion not only has an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial effect, it also strengthens the immune system, which is a huge plus during pregnancy.

Tincture of calendula flowers is an effective drug that is used in the treatment of tonsillitis, tonsillitis, SARS, diseases of the oral cavity. There are two main ways to prepare a decoction:

1. Crushed flowers, in the amount of 1 teaspoon, are poured into a glass of hot, boiled water. The container is tightly closed with a lid, and the broth is allowed to brew for 40 minutes. After this time, the calendula will infuse, cool down and you can start gargling. It is necessary to repeat the procedure 3 times a day, the course of treatment is 5 days.
2. The second option is much simpler than the first, for preparing a solution for gargling, you can immediately purchase a ready-made calendula tincture at the pharmacy, which is diluted with water, in accordance with the instructions.

Gargling with tincture during pregnancy can be used as the main treatment only for superficial inflammation. If the sore throat is severe, there is an increase in body temperature, it is better not to self-medicate, but to go to the doctor. It is possible that rinsing procedures with calendula infusion will be included in the course of treatment, but together with other means.

Pregnancy and douching

Douching is the process of introducing certain medicinal solutions into the vagina in order to treat a disease. But such a procedure is not prescribed for women in a position, but rather, in order to increase the chances of becoming pregnant.

Important: douching with calendula during pregnancy, and the process of douching itself, is prohibited. Gynecologists may prescribe this procedure for 2% of all pregnant women in case of urgent need.

Why pregnant women should not douche:

1. There is a high risk of microbes entering the vagina, which are the causative agents of infectious diseases. This can cause a slowdown in the development of the child, the appearance of any abnormalities and even a miscarriage.
2. Douching is carried out in order to artificially change the microflora of the vagina. If a woman is not pregnant, then this can positively affect her chances of becoming a mother. But during pregnancy, this will only negatively affect not only the condition of the mother, but also the baby.

Almost all women during pregnancy begin to have problems with hair: they begin to fall out, break, split ends. Hair does not get the best appearance. Calendula will be a good helper in bringing hair to a healthy appearance. You can use alcohol or an oil hair mask.

Fight split ends and thin ends

It is necessary to dissolve 2 teaspoons of infusion of calendula flowers in 1 liter of warm water. Use the resulting solution as a rinse aid after washing.

Elimination of seborrhea on the scalp

It is necessary in a small amount of castor oil, add 2 teaspoons of calendula tincture. Apply the oil mixture on the scalp with massage movements, leave for 40 minutes. Wash off with shampoo.

For hair loss

It is necessary to mix 2 tablespoons of calendula infusion and 120 ml of hot, boiled water. Once a week, apply a decoction to the scalp.

If you are wondering: is it possible for pregnant women to gargle with calendula or use an infusion of flowers as a means to strengthen immunity? The answer will be unequivocal - you can! But, it is worth considering a number of factors and contraindications, therefore, before using, even herbal infusion, you should consult a doctor.

Medicinal plants in some cases are even more effective for the treatment of certain diseases than traditional medicines. In addition, decoctions and tinctures of herbs usually do not cause serious side effects and do not have a negative impact on well-being.

Meanwhile, during the period of expectation of a child, not only most traditional medicines, but also some plants are banned. In order not to harm the health and vital activity of the fetus, the expectant mother must know which herbs and how can be used during pregnancy.

Among medicinal plants, marigolds are well-deservedly popular. In this article, you will learn whether calendula can be used during early and late pregnancy, and how to do it.

Is it possible to drink calendula during pregnancy?

If alcohol tincture of calendula during pregnancy is absolutely contraindicated, then ingestion of a decoction of this medicinal plant can sometimes be very effective and even useful. So, this remedy can help with toxicosis in the first weeks to suppress nausea and improve overall well-being. In addition, calendula-based tea calms the nervous system and normalizes sleep, which is very important for expectant mothers.

Meanwhile, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking calendula by mouth. A qualified doctor will assess the health of the expectant mother and prescribe this remedy in a certain dosage. It is categorically not recommended to independently increase the dose of the medicine, since calendula in large quantities has an abortive effect.

Expectant mothers who suffer from low blood pressure, as well as any chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, should not take a decoction of calendula inside.

Is it possible to use calendula during pregnancy?

With sore throats and colds, pregnant women can safely rinse their mouths with calendula infusion. You can do this as often as you like, until the condition is relieved. To do this, pour 1 tablespoon of dried flowers into a glass and pour 200 ml of boiling water. After an hour, add 2 drops of iodine and 2 teaspoons of salt to the same container and mix well.

How to use calendula ointment during pregnancy?

Calendula ointment is often used to heal all kinds of wounds, cuts, burns, and so on. This tool is really very effective, but it must be used carefully so as not to cause allergies. To do this, you first need to apply quite a bit of ointment on a small area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin and wait at least 12 hours.

In addition, it should be borne in mind that an allergy to any drug during pregnancy can occur even in those girls who have never suffered from it before.