Marigold essence

What is marigold essence?

Marigold essence is a liquid extract made from the flowers of the marigold plant. The flowers are extracted either with alcohol or water to dissolve the active ingredients. Among other things, marigold essence contains flavonoids, carotenoids, saponins, bitter substances and essential oils. These ingredients have various effects on the body, especially on the skin and mucous membranes.

How does marigold essence work?

Marigold essence has a number of positive effects on the health of dogs. Among other things, it has the following effects

• Anti-inflammatory: It relieves swelling, redness and pain caused by skin injuries or inflammation.
• Promotes wound healing : It accelerates the formation of new tissue and prevents infections in open wounds or ulcers.
• antibacterial : It fights bacteria that can cause skin infections, such as staphylococci or streptococci.
• antifungal: It inhibits fungi that can cause skin diseases such as ringworm or malassezia dermatitis.
• antiparasitic: It repels parasites that can infest the skin, such as fleas or mites.
• Antipruritic: It soothes the skin in case of irritation or allergies and reduces the urge to scratch or bite.

How do you use marigold essence?

Calendula essence can be used both externally and internally. The method of application depends on the condition you wish to treat.

External use

For external use, marigold essence can either be applied directly to the affected area or diluted with water and used as a rinse or bath. You can also make an ointment from marigold essence and coconut oil and massage it into the skin. External use is particularly suitable for:

• Wounds: You can apply calendula essence directly to the wound or soak a bandage with it and change it several times a day. Calendula essence promotes healing and prevents infections.
• Hot spots: These are inflamed areas of skin caused by scratching or licking. Calendula essence can be applied directly to the hot spot or made into a rinse and used several times a day. Calendula essence relieves itching and inflammation.
• Ear infections: You can put a few drops of calendula essence in the ear or soak a cotton ball with it and put it in the ear. Calendula essence is effective against bacteria and fungi that can cause ear infections.
• Dry or cracked skin: You can make an ointment from marigold essence and coconut oil and apply it to the skin. The calendula essence moisturizes and nourishes the skin.

Internal use

For internal use, marigold essence can either be given directly into the mouth or mixed into the feed. You can also prepare a tea from the dried marigold flowers and give this to the dog to drink. Internal use is particularly suitable for

• Gastrointestinal complaints: Calendula essence has a calming and antispasmodic effect on the gastrointestinal tract. It helps with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or flatulence.
• Immune system: Marigold essence strengthens the immune system and helps the dog to fight off infections. It is also effective against free radicals that can cause cell damage.

What should you look out for?

Marigold essence is a natural and well-tolerated remedy for dogs that rarely causes side effects. Nevertheless, there are a few points to bear in mind before using it:

• Allergies: Some dogs can have an allergic reaction to marigold essence. This usually manifests itself as a skin rash, itching or breathing difficulties. If you notice such symptoms, you should discontinue use immediately.
• Dosage: You should adhere to the recommended dosage indicated on the packaging of the marigold essence. An overdose can lead to gastrointestinal problems or liver damage.
• Quality: You should make sure that the marigold essence is organically grown and does not contain any additives. It is best to buy marigold essence from a pharmacy or a specialist store for natural remedies. You can also grow marigolds yourself and make an essence from them.
• Interactions: You should be careful if your dog is already taking other medicines or food supplements. Marigold essence can strengthen or weaken the effect of these medications.