Tagetes is a genus  of annual or perennial, mostly herbaceous plants in the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It was described as a genus by Carl Linnaeus in 1753.The genus is native of south of Mexico, but some species have become naturalized around the world. One species, T. minuta, is considered a noxious invasive plant in some areas.

Tagetes species vary in size from 0.1 to 2.2 m tall. Most species have pinnate green leaves.  Blooms naturally occur in golden, orange, yellow, and white colors, often ...

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What is Calendula and where does it come from

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Calendula, also known as Calendula officinalis, is a plant that has historically been used for many different diseases, mainly those affecting the skin, such as wound healing. The healing part of the plant is located in the beautiful, saturated colored orange and yellow flower. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/15100" target="_blank" data-ref="Calendula officinalis" rel="noopener">[ref. 1]</a> The flower petals of Calendula are rich in flavonoids &ndash; naturally occurring compounds found in vegetables and fruits &ndash; which have been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory, antithrombogenic, antidiabetic, anticancer and neuroprotective actions through various mechanisms of action in vitro and in animal models.

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Possible uses of Calendula 

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Calendula is used to treat various diseases affecting the skin, as well as infections and fungi. Research shows that Calendula can be effective in treating diaper rash, wounds, vaginal fungal infections and other skin diseases. Calendula is also used as a means of reducing pain and inflammation, therefore it cat act as a painkiller and has anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an aid in the treatment of cancer - specifically for side effects associated with radiotherapy.&nbsp;

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The active ingredients of the flower of Calendula are naturally occurring chemicals, such as triterpene saponins (oleanolic acid glycosides), triterpene alcohols (&alpha;-, &beta;-amirins, faradiol) and flavonoids (ivercetin and isoramnetin). <a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/pubmed/Preparative_purification_of_the_major_anti_inflammatory_triterpenoid_esters_from_Marigold_Calendula_officinalis_12781802" target="_blank" data-ref="Preparative purification of the major anti-inflammatory triterpenoid esters from Marigold (Calendula officinalis). | Билкови и природни лекарства" rel="noopener">[ref. 2]</a> It is considered that the photoprotective effect of local gel formulations containing Calendula is associated with improving collagen synthesis in subepidermal connective tissue. There is also evidence that chemicals in Calendula enhance the growth of new tissue in wound healing and reduce inflammation. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/pubmed/Anti_inflammatory_anti_tumor_promoting_and_cytotoxic_activities_of_constituents_of_marigold_Calendula_officinalis_flowers_17190444" target="_blank" data-ref="Anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor-promoting, and cytotoxic activities of constituents of marigold (Calendula officinalis) flowers. | Билкови и природни лекарства" rel="noopener">[ref. 3]</a>&nbsp;

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Calendula extract and tea can have beneficial effects for seven aspects, as follows:

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<ol><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Rich in antioxidants &ndash; Antioxidants are useful compounds that neutralize the harmful effects of oxidative stress in the body and reduce the risk of a number of diseases. Calendula extract has several powerful antioxidants, including triterpenes, flavonoids, <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25266574/" target="_blank" data-ref="Extracts from Calendula officinalis offer in vitro protection against H2 O2 induced oxidative stress cell killing of human skin cells - PubMed" rel="noopener">polyphenols and carotenoids</a>.&nbsp;[ref. 4]&nbsp; &nbsp;In addition, calendula extract can boast anti-inflammatory compounds, such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF&alpha;). While inflammation is a normal bodily response, chronic inflammation is associated with a number of conditions, including obesity, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.&nbsp;<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19374166/" target="_blank" data-ref="Anti-inflammatory activity of flower extract of Calendula officinalis Linn. and its possible mechanism of action - PubMed" rel="noopener">[ref. 5]</a>&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Can promote the healing of wounds and skin ulcers - Calendula extract, found in oils, ointments and tinctures, can be used topically to treat wounds and ulcers. You can also apply tea to your skin by a fabric compress or a spray bottle. However, there is no data on whether drinking tea from Calendula has the same effects. In vitro studies involving animals have shown that Calendula extract can regulate the expression of certain proteins that promote wound healing. &nbsp;<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27426257/" target="_blank" data-ref="The Water Fraction of Calendula officinalis Hydroethanol Extract Stimulates In Vitro and In Vivo Proliferation of Dermal Fibroblasts in Wound Healing - PubMed" rel="noopener">[Ref. 6]</a>&nbsp; </li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The antioxidant content of Calendula can provide antitumor effects - In vitro studies have shown that flavonoids and triterpene antioxidants of Calendula can fight leukemia, melanoma, cancer cells of the colon and pancreas. &nbsp;<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22899374/" target="_blank" data-ref="Chamomile and marigold tea: chemical characterization and evaluation of anticancer activity - PubMed" rel="noopener">[Ref. 7]</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17190444/" target="_blank" data-ref="Anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor-promoting, and cytotoxic activities of constituents of marigold (Calendula officinalis) flowers - PubMed" rel="noopener">[Ref. 8]</a>&nbsp; However, there is no human studies to confirm the same effects.&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">May have antifungal and antimicrobial properties - Calendula extract is known for its antifungal and antimicrobial properties, confirmed in studies such as "Antimicrobial Activity of Calendula officinalis petal extracts against fungi", as well as in "Gram-negative and Gram-positive clinical pathogens"&nbsp; <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22789794/" target="_blank" data-ref="Antimicrobial activity of Calendula officinalis petal extracts against fungi, as well as Gram-negative and Gram-positive clinical pathogens - PubMed" rel="noopener">[ref. 9]</a>&nbsp; and "Antibacterial and antiparasitic activity of oleanolic acid and its glycosides isolated from marigold (Calendula of ficinalis)". &nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/pubmed/Antibacterial_and_antiparasitic_activity_of_oleanolic_acid_and_its_glycosides_isolated_from_marigold_Calendula_officinalis_18951335" target="_blank" data-ref="Antibacterial and antiparasitic activity of oleanolic acid and its glycosides isolated from marigold (Calendula officinalis). | Билкови и природни лекарства" rel="noopener">[Ref. 10]</a>&nbsp; </li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Can be used to improve oral health, including oral diseases such as gingivitis.&nbsp;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Calendula can improve skin health - Calendula extract is widely used in cosmetics, including in creams and ointments. Studies in both vitro and humans have shown that calendula extract can improve skin hydration and stimulate its firmness and elasticity, which can slow down signs of aging, therefore it has anti-ageing effect. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/pubmed/Calendula_extract_effects_on_mechanical_parameters_of_human_skin_21928714" target="_blank" data-ref="Calendula extract: effects on mechanical parameters of human skin. | Билкови и природни лекарства" rel="noopener">[ref. 11]</a>&nbsp; </li></ol>Many people claim that the Calendula has other applications, but few of them are supported by science so far. Here are these potential areas of action of Calendula:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">It can regulate the menstrual cycle</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">It can work as a face tonic</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">It may improve heart health</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">It may relieve muscle fatigue </li></ul>

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Side effects and precautions when using Calendula 

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It is possible to have an allergic reaction when using products with a Calendula. Therefore, you need to test your skin in advance, applying a small amount of any product with Calendula before using it. People with allergies to other plants of the Asteraceae family, such as German Chamomile and Mountain arnica, may be more susceptible to an allergy to Calendula. In addition, it may be best to avoid products with Calendula during pregnancy to reduce the risk of miscarriage, given the purported effects of the herb on menstruation.

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How to make a Calendula tea - three easy recipes

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🌼 Tea of fresh colors of Calendula 🌼

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Put a handful of fresh Calendula&nbsp;colors in a jar or kettle. Pour in boiling water and leave to soak for 3-4 minutes. Strain, add honey as desired and enjoy!

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🌼 Tea from dried Calendula petals 🌼

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If you buy herbal tea from the store, these are just petals of dried flowers. You can either dry the petals of the plant yourself, or buy the herb Calendula in bulk. Add 1-2 tablespoons of dried petals to a glass and pour with 1 cup of boiling water. Leave to soak for 3-4 minutes, add honey if desired, and enjoy.

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🌼 Calendula infusion 🌼

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If you want your Calendula to have powerful healing effect and a stronger taste, try the infusion. The infusion is created by letting the herbs soak in water for a longer period of time, usually overnight, in order to extract all minerals, aromatic oils, enzymes, vitamins, etc.

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Use 1-2 tablespoons of dried petals of Calendula (or 3-4 fresh colors) per glass of water. Add Calendula to a jar or kettle and pour in boiling water. Allow to infuse overnight before use.

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Calendula, a beautiful flowering plant, is full of beneficial plant compounds that can provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and wound healing effects. It is usually taken as a herbal tea and used in various creams for topical use on the skin, but with caution in some people.

Calendula tea and extract - potential benefits, effects and contraindications

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Calendula tea and extract - potential benefits, effects and contrai

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Our country is known for hundreds of famous individuals who have worked for the enlightenment of the people, for the preservation of our spirit and our language and alphabet. But besides educators and scholars, we also have remarkable medical professionals and doctors. Some of them honor folk medicine and herbal treatment as means of healing and treatment. One of those people we have introduced you with recently - Petar Dimkov the Healer. Besides being known for his wise words about kindness and happiness, Petar Dimkov is faithful to the means of folk medicine, with which he heals thousands of people. In this article we will explain why we call him the Healer and who are his twelve golden herbs for treating&nbsp;numerous ailments and conditions.

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Who is Petar Dimkov

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Born in 1886, Petar Dimkov is the child of a priest and healer. It is his mother who is the main inspiration for the future healer. In his book "Bulgarian Folk Medicine" Petar Dimkov shares that his mother Ekaterina Dimkova was the person who tirelessly sought, recorded and stored folk recipes for natural treatment. He received her recipe collection at the age of 14, and then his life became a string of surprising and challenging events.

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Military school in Russia, participation in three wars, serious merit for the construction of the Asparuhov shaft, construction of the Arch and Park Musem "Vladislav Varnenchik" in Varna, these are part of his valuable contributions. But all the time there is one thing that guides his path, and this is the attraction to the healing tools of folk medicine.

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Continuing the path of his family, Petar Dimkov devoted a huge part of his life to studying herbs, discovering and collecting recipes, improving and testing them. He was one of the first brave adherents of the environmentally friendly way of life, always calling for moderation in everything, practicing self-control and self-suggestion, preserving the health and purity of the soul through inquisitiveness and kindness. Because according to the Healer, "Kindness is a precious health" and "The joyful one does not suffer."

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According to unofficial data, after censoring his book "Handbook on Natural Healing and Living" and despite the ban on practicing, Petar Dimkov saved the lives of more than one&nbsp;hundred thousand people. And if this is not an example of dedication, then what else?

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Petar Dimkov ranks 67-th in the guide "The 100 Most Influential Bulgarians in Our History" published by Prof. Dr. Andrey Pantev and Borislav Gavrilov [ref. 1]. Whether <a href="/p/rietsieptitie_na_pietr_dimkov_liechitielia_nauchien_prochit_chast_1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"></a>this place is too low for him or rather high you will be able to judge for yourself if you become acquainted with his work and life path. We actually share his story in <a href="../p/rietsieptitie_na_pietr_dimkov_liechitielia_nauchien_prochit_chast_1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The recipes of Petar Dimkov the Healer - scientific reading (part 1),</a> where we also speak about the tribulations in the healer's life and the fact that he never loses hope, he is always ready to help his fellow siblings even in wartime, and most importantly, that he leaves us abundant national wealth in the form of numerous recipes for folk medicine and tried-and-tested advice on good health.

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The Healer's Twelve Golden Herbs - part 2

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"Bulgarian Folk Medicine. Volume 1-3. Natural treatment and natural life in three volumes", "500 herbs for 50 diseases. Book 1: Petar Dimkov's Recipes for Cancer", "Eye Diagnosis" are among the most famous books of the Healer. And this nickname is received because from the beginning he helps people and treats them selflessly, without any payment.

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Inside the works of Petar Dimkov can be found thousands of pages with recipes for abscesses, atherosclerosis, Bazedova disease, blood and tooth diseases, insomnia, trivial cough and cold, constipation, erythema lupus, epilepsy, even leukemia and hundreds more health disorders.

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At the heart of the herbal treatment administered by Petar Dimkov the Healer are carefully collected, stored and applied herbs. Only natural means and methods of preparation such as baths, massage techniques, compression therapy and others are used, combined with moderate nutrition, physical activity and work on a subconscious level.

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As golden herbs, twelve different medicinal plants stand out in the recipes, which possess numerous beneficial properties. In the first part we talked about Agrimonia eupatoria, Pine Tips (Pinus sylvestris L.), Easter ("chief healer") (Veronica, plantaginaceae family), Nettle leaf (Urtica Dioica), St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) and Yellow yarrow (Achillea clypeolata). And today we continue with the presentation and analysis of the scientifically proven benefits of the remaining six herbs, which are:

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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Plantago major L. is used in folk medicine worldwide, not only in our country. [ref. 2] The leaves of the plant contain valuable polyphenol compounds, [ref. 3] which contribute to improving digestion, brain function and blood sugar levels. This plant contains a number of effective chemical ingredients, including flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, phenolic acid derivatives, iridoid glycosides, fatty acids, polysaccharides and vitamins. [ref. 4] Besides all this, it turns out that Plantago major protects the liver from damage - it has a well-known and proven hepatoprotective, effect as well as anti-inflammatory action in the body [ref. 5].&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Raspberry leaves (Rubus idaeus L.) - raspberries are a source of ellagic acid, its 4-Arabinozide, 4' (4' '-acetyl) arabinoside and 4' (4' '-acetyl)xyloside, as well as quercetin and kempferol 3-glucosides. All listed ingredients are antioxidant compounds that can destroy free radicals. Red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) has been shown to reduce oxidative stress in obese diabetic mice, which is probably due to the polyphenols and fiber contained in the raspberries. [ref. 6] The bioactive potential of red raspberry has also been studied for its cytotoxic and cytoprotective activity on larynx carcinoma and colon adenocarcinoma in humans. The results are part of the scientific publication <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22082102/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The bioactive potential of red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) in exhibiting cytotoxic and cytoprotective activity on human laryngeal carcinoma and colon adenocarcinoma</a>. [ref. 7] Raspberry is part of the Healer's recipes for constipation, angina and pharyngitis, dysentery and more. <img class="tinyMCEImg" src="https://d20hztklr4qnvi.cloudfront.net/63e4917b-b50d-427e-bb86-a66fad9b04da_middle.jpg" border="0" alt=""></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Forest strawberry leaves (Fragaria vesca L.) - Fragaria vesca (wild strawberry) belongs to the Rose flower family. Plants of this family contain flavonoids, tannins, volatile oils, methyl salisilate and borneol. Fruits contain salicylic acid and are useful in the treatment of liver and kidney diseases, as well as in the treatment of rheumatism and gout [ref. 8, 9] Forest strawberries also have antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making them great allies of our immunity. The Healer recommends strawberries as part of a special decoction for quitting smoking, for itching of the external genital organs [by oral intake of a mixture of agrimony, pine tips, deciduous plantain (leaves), forest strawberry leaves, lemon balm, marigold (leaves and color) and Alchemilla vulgaris] and many more. [ref.9]<img class="tinyMCEImg" src="https://d20hztklr4qnvi.cloudfront.net/ef30d425-5731-42ee-880b-c444912fab3b_middle.jpg" border="0" alt=""></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Galium Odoratum- this beautiful flowering perennial plant of the Rubiaceae family besides beauty, also holds useful substances. The plant contains coumarin (0,4-1%), asperulosid (0,05-0,3%), monotropein (0,04%), tanins, iridoids, anthraquinones, flavonoids and traces of nicotinic acid. These active compounds help relieve burns and heal wounds faster and have an antioxidant effect. [ref. 10] Phenolic acids, flavonols (derivatives of querercetin and kaempferol) and iridoids are the main compounds of G. odoratum extract, which affect the expression of virulence factors and the formation of biofilm by the uropathogenic Escherichia coli. In other words, the extract of Galium Odoratum can be used in the prevention of urinary tract infections - it is also found in such recipes of the Healer, as well as in recipes for breast cancer, chronic constipation and belching, muscle spasms and other problems. [ref. 9]<img class="tinyMCEImg" src="https://d20hztklr4qnvi.cloudfront.net/a288ec92-908e-4043-9ac9-5a90e398495b_middle.jpg" border="0" alt=""></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Walnut leaf (Juglans Regia) - walnut is a medicinal plant with many beneficial properties and great therapeutic potential in traditional medicine. In addition to having high antioxidant levels, walnuts are a source of many chemical compounds such as ascorbic acid, flavonoids, querercetin and caffeic acid. Walnuts are also rich in nutrients - they are high in fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals. They are also a good source of flavonoids, sterols, phenolic acids and related polyphenols. [ref. 11] Juglans regia leaves are mostly used in traditional medicines worldwide such as antimicrobial, antihelmintic, keratolytic, antidiarrheal, hypoglycemic, depurative, tonic agents. [ref. 12] As far as the Healer's recipes, walnuts are used for complete balanced nutrition, used in the raw eating diet he encourages, and the leaves are recommended to the liver, cardiac and kidney patients as part of baths or decoctions. The use of walnut leaves is also found as part of tinctures for healing cracked and broken bone, treatment of moles, wrinkles on the face, etc. [ref. 9]</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Grains of red juniper (Juniperus oxycedrus) - grains of Juniperus oxycedrus contain flavonoids, flavones, terpenoids, monoterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, volatile oils and are being used for digestive problems, including upset stomach, intestinal gases (flatulence), heartburn, bloating and loss of appetite, as well as gastrointestinal infections [ref. 13]. They are also used in urinary tract infections and kidney and bladder stones due to their proven antimicrobial, hypotensive, cytotoxic, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and relaxing smooth muscle effects [ref. 13, 14, 15] Petar Dimkov includes red juniper in herbal recipes for jaundice, cirrhosis of the liver, paralysis of limbs, destruction of hip joints, blisters, kidney or adrenal glands tumors, muscle spasms and other conditions.<img class="tinyMCEImg" src="https://d20hztklr4qnvi.cloudfront.net/f5219519-59ea-47e4-834d-c14a12782331_middle.jpg" border="0" alt=""></li>
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The Healer gives us so much knowledge and value, which can help us make our lives more harmonious, and our health more resilient and sustainable. And not only that - numerous scientific publications support the usefulness of the herbs with which the Healer has treated people, and we can also use in the same way. We believe in the power of folk medicine, which people have practiced for centuries and believed to be helpful for a huge number of health problems. We also believe that Petar Dimkov's knowledge should reach more people through his work and recipes, especially at a time of pandemic and searching for opportunities to improve everyone's health.

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"Our ancestors have not left us many monuments for the treatment of their disabilities, therefore the present generation has a sacred obligation to collect the remnants of our folk medicine, for if it does not happen now, everything will spill and disappear without a trace."

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Prof. Stefan Vatev, M.D.

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(1866-1946)

"Pure thoughts, pure mind, good intentions" - this counsels us wisely the Healer, and in these challenging times as if we need to think more about who we do good to or to whom we have done something bad, how we treat ourselves and our health, do we believe in the power of nature and its healing gifts.

The recipes of Petar Dimkov the Healer - scientific reading (part 2)

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 The recipes of Petar Dimkov the Healer - scientific reading (part 2)

Article adaptation: Rositsa Tashkova, Master of Molecular Biology and Microbiology

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First part of the article: <a href="/p/liesni_rietsiepti_ot_ruskata_narodna_mieditsina_za_liechieniie_na_kozhni_zaboliavaniia_chast_1_vitiligho_infiektsii_bradavitsi_bc3df7f8_9ae1_4e6a_a6f1_ceb16618772d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Russian folk medicine for healthy skin. Part 1: vitiligo, infections, warts</a>

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The Russian state occupies vast territories with diverse climatic conditions and includes many peoples and cultures.This makes the study of their folk medicine trully interesting.

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The Novgorod Chronicle describes the use of "mold from the bathroom" to treat wounds and how it would have prevented the development of an infection even before penicillin was found in the UK after seven centuries.

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In 1581 Tsar Ivan IV (1530-1584) ordered the establishment of the first pharmacy to supply the king's yard, as well as the founding of the Pharmaceutical House, which was responsible for collecting medicinal plants from Russian lands.

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This article is dedicated to the most common herbal recipes from Russian folk medicine for the treatment of various dermatological diseases. Medicinal plants are well known and easy to find. The information is taken from the article "Russian traditional medicine in dermatology", published in 2018 in the journal Clinics in Dermatology. [<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0738081X18300439" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.1</a>]

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The authors Prof. Dr. Olisova, Prof. Dr. Snarskaya, Prof. Dr. Gladko and Prof. Dr. Burova are dermatologists with long-standing practice in Moscow and London.

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In <a href="/p/liesni_rietsiepti_ot_ruskata_narodna_mieditsina_za_liechieniie_na_kozhni_zaboliavaniia_chast_1_vitiligho_infiektsii_bradavitsi_bc3df7f8_9ae1_4e6a_a6f1_ceb16618772d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">the first part of the article</a>, you learned what are the recipes that Russian folk medicine uses to treat vitiligo, infections and warts. Here you will find natural remedies for acne, dermatitis and rosacea.

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Russian herbal folk remedies for acne

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The fruits of guelder rose contain vitamin C and K, sugars, saponins, tanins and pectins.&nbsp;The juice is a powerful anti-inflammatory and healing agent.

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Large doses of Viburnum opulus can cause nausea and vomiting. The intake of the plant is contraindicated during pregnancy.

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<h4>Recipe #1: Guelder rose fruit juice for external use in acne</h4>

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Preparation: Prepare juice from the ripe fruits and wet a handkerchief with it.

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Method of application: Place the handkerchief on the face for 10 minutes at least 8 times a day with 15-minute breaks. The procedure ends with applying moisturizing cream to the face, which should be mixed with the guelder rose juice before application. The course of treatment lasts at least 5 days.&nbsp;

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The above should be applied simultaneously with intake of guelder rose fruits infusion.

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<h4>Recipe #2: Guelder rose fruits infusion against acne</h4>

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Preparation: To prepare the infusion, grind 5 tablespoons of guelder rose fruits in a mortar, cover with 0.7 liters of boiling water in a thermos, leave for 3-4 hours, and then filter the infusion.

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Method of administration: Drink 1/2 cup 4 times a day 20-30 minutes before meals (this infusion has an anti-inflammatory effect). It is taken internally, at the same time as the external application described above.

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The healing effect of chamomile&nbsp;also known as Matricaria recutita, is mainly the result of the presence of essential oil (0,2-0,8%) in the herb. The plant has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action and also improves the state of connective tissue.

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<h4>Recipe #3: Anti-acne chamomile infusion</h4>

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Preparation: Make the infusion by soaking chamomile blossom in boiling water for 30 minutes. Let it cool down.

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Method of application: Once the infusion has cooled, moisten a piece of cotton with it and place it on the areas affected by acne for 7 minutes. Repeat every day for 25 days.

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Nettle is recommended as a means of treating acne and other chronic skin diseases.

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It contains formic and pantothenic acid, histamine, acetylcholine, ascorbic acid, carotene and other carotinoids, vitamins of the groups K and B, urticine glycoside, phytoncides, tanins and proteins, starch, iron, zinc and other trace elements that give the nettle hemostatic, diuretic and estrogenic properties and improve the work of the digestive system, lower the level of blood sugar and cholesterol. Anti-inflammatory properties and estrogenic effect of nettle are used to treat acne.

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<h4>Recipe #4: Nettle juice for acne vulgaris</h4>

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Preparation: Prepare juice from fresh nettle.

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Method of administration: One hour after a snack, drink half a glass of nettle juice, and an hour later drink the same amount of dandelion juice, and after another hour drink - take half a glass of celery juice. Repeat the procedure 3 times every 3 days.

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Dandelion root extracts can inhibit the production of inflammatory cytokines interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrotizing factor-alpha (TNF-alpha).

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Locally dandelion can cause contact dermatitis, multiforme erythema or anaphylactic reaction in sensitive people. Simultaneous use of dandelion with potassium-preserving diuretics may increase the risk of hyperkalemia due to the high potassium content of the plant. Dandelion can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 and thus affect the metabolism of drugs that are metabolized by cytochrome 450 3A4, such as quinolones, cyclosporine, sirolimus (rapamycin) and similar medications, therefore simultaneous intake with them is not recommended.

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Russian herbal folk remedies fordermatitis

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It is considered that in dermatitis the most effective are those herbs that have a strong anti-inflammatory and soothing effect. Among them are infusions and creams based on young leaves and buds of birch, flowers of black elderberry, oak bark, cinquefoils&nbsp;(Potentilla) and fir needle oil. The leaves and buds of the white birch have a strong anti-inflammatory and soothing effect.

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The healing parts of elderberry (Sambucus nigra) are the flowers and flower buds that are used before they fall from the plant. They contain essential oils, organic acids and tanins, which have a strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic and drying effect.

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Research has shown that elderberry infusion has an antibacterial and antiviral effect. Fresh and dry leaves are often used to make masks.

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<h4>Recipe #1: Dried birch leaves infusion for dermatitis</h4>

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Preparation: Take dried birch leaves (young leaves collected in May) and grind them into powder. Four teaspoons of powder should be covered with 500 ml of boiling water in a porcelain kettle and cover for 12-15 minutes.

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Method of administration: Drink one glass a day when suffering from dermatitis.

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<h4>Recipe #2: Ointment with birch buds</h4>

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Preparation: Mix 10 g of finely ground birch buds and 100 g of melted butter and leave the mixture on a slow heat for 5-7 minutes with continuous stirring. The resulting substance should be filtered while it is hot.

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Method of application: Apply the ointment on the skin for the treatment of exudative dermatitis, wounds, ulcers, cracked skin. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and healing effects.

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<h4>Recipe #3: Elderberry anti-dermatitis infusion</h4>

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Preparation: 10 g of dried elderberry flowers&nbsp;(2 tablespoons) are poured with 200 ml (1 cup) of hot boiled water, allowed to stand for 24 hours and then move it to a dark glass container. The infusion should be kept in a dark and cool place.

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Method of application: Apply the infusion on the areas affected by dermatitis for 10 to 15 minutes, 2-3 times a day for 7 days.

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Infusions and creams made of oak bark have a great anti-inflammatory and drying effect on large areas affected by exudative dermatitis. Infusions that include propolis are considered one of the most effective traditional treatments for dermatitis.

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<h4>Recipe #4: Oak bark infusion with propolis</h4>

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Preparation: Prepare the oak bark infusion by taking 1 part of ground oak bark and 5 parts of cold water, boil slowly the mixture for 15 minutes and then allow the resulting solution to stand for 24 hours before being drained. Add 1 tablespoon of 30% propolis tincture to the infusion.

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Method of application: Use the mixture to moisturize areas affected by dermatitis 1-2 times a day.

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<h4>Recipe #5: Oak bark, three-lobe beggartick, yarrow and propolis tincture for dermatitis</h4>

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