With bright colors and a strong aroma, according to ancient pre-Columbian traditions the marigold flower It serves as a guide for souls. In Mexico it is a must in offerings made in honor of the deceased.
With a large presence on the Day of the Dead, it is also habitual give color to fabrics and make insecticides and medicines. Traditional medicine has it among its best-known components.
The petals of this beautiful flower are used to prepare a very effective tea recommended for a wide range of ailments and health problems.
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The government website of Mexico reports that the name of this flower, native to that country, derives from the Nahuatl “cempohualxothitl”, which translates as “twenty flowers” or “several flowers”.
Easily recognizable by its yellow color, it has been used for centuries pay homage to the dead on November 1st and 2nd. “Tradition dictates that paths with marigold flowers (Tagetes erecta L.) be created from the main path to the altar of the house with the aim of guiding souls,” adds the official website.
Cempasuchil flowers. It is used to pay homage to the dead on November 1st and 2nd. Photo: EFE.Its stem can measure one meter and its shoots can measure five centimeters in diameter. It flowers only after the rainy season and the most favorable places for its cultivation are Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Michoacán and the State of Mexico.
In addition to its use to give color to fabrics, make insecticides and medicines, the marigold flower has been used since ancient times. to treat digestive problems (vomiting, indigestion and diarrhea), among many others.
Second Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of MexicoIn addition to digestive problems, the flower also serves to relieve fever, respiratory diseases and as a skin treatment.
Science has shown that these flowers are rich in carotenoids, such as lutein and xanthophyll, which act as natural antioxidants. In short, this flower is very effective in reducing inflammation of the abdomen.
This anti-inflammatory function is controversial because some believe it helps with weight loss, which has not yet been proven.
How to prepare marigold flower herbal tea
Cempasuchil tea. Very effective for digestive problems. Photo: Clarin.- Wash half a cup of marigold petals thoroughly.
- Heat and boil a liter of water in a pan and add the petals plus a few sprigs of chamomile and a few mint leaves.
- Let it rest for about five minutes, remove from the heat, filter and serve.
- Drink without sugar (honey can be used to sweeten).
Source: Clarin
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