Flowers marigold

These rather unpretentious, but also attractive flowers, we are used to watching on flower beds and flower beds, on which they create a rainbow ensemble. But marigolds are not only a beautiful plant, but also a food product: fresh flowers as a dry spice are often used in cooking, perfecting the taste and aesthetic appearance of hot fish and meat meals. The healing properties of marigolds contribute to improving digestion and strengthening immunity.

Meanwhile, this herbaceous plant is a member of the family Asteraceae or Asteraceae. Moreover, in the natural environment you can find both annual and perennial plants - however, marigold annuals prevail.

The geographical homeland of the marigolds is colorful Mexico. The color scheme of marigolds is characterized by saturation: the color of inflorescences varies from dark orange to pale lemon. Often, such colors are distinguished, in which several tones are combined.

Marigold flowers are especially loved by Latin American culinary experts, where they are widely used and added to almost all dishes. For example, in the national cuisine of Georgia, marigolds are considered one of the favorite spices - there they call it Imereti saffron. The food uses powder made from carefully dried marigold flowers.

Caucasian culinary experts consider this spice to be the main ingredient in the mixture that is used in the preparation of soups. Often it is seasoned with vegetable snacks, bean dishes, as well as meals, the component of which is walnut. Fresh marigold flowers are good with hot fish and poultry dishes - they not only give food a pleasant aroma, but also act as decor.

Species of marigold

Today, there are approximately 59 species of marigold, among which Marigold aniseed, Barigold erect or African, and Marigold small-colored (French) or rejected are especially popular among gardeners. It is these species of marigolds that can most often be found in urban flower beds or in botanical gardens.

The benefits of marigolds

From the soil, marigolds absorb copper, gold and other useful substances that these beautiful flowers are ready to share with humans. That is why among medicine doctors, the benefits of marigolds are not questioned: an infusion of these colors is especially popular. This natural remedy can cure pancreatic diseases, namely diabetes mellitus and pancreatitis.

In addition, thanks to an infusion of velvet flowers, the nervous system calms down and the condition of the vessels improves. As you know, in our country, compotes are brewed from the flowers of marigolds torn down after Makovei (Orthodox holiday). The benefits of marigolds in the composition of such drinks are to increase the body's resistance to influenza, colds and some types of viruses, as well as bacteria.