You didn't know all the things you can do with marigold

  Generally, we associate this flower with the Day of the Dead celebration, but this beautiful yellow flower has many applications and properties. Do you know them all? 1. When people are overloaded, have cramps or indigestion, it is suggested to boil the branches of marigold and drink the warm tea. Life and color... Photo: Germán #xochimilco #cdmx #flores #flowers #mariposa #vida #mexico #cempasuchil A photo published by Araceli (@s_acvd) on Sep 24, 2016 at 5:58 PDT 2. Since ancient times, the marigold flower has been used as a natural dewormer. If you think someone in the house might have parasites, give everyone a little tea. #flower_perfection #flower #flowers #flowerslovers #flowering #naturelove #nature #naturelovers #naturegram #instanature #instaflower #instamexico #coloresmexico #flores #pétalos #cempasuchil #natura #flor #amarillo A photo published by Lulu Pedraza (@_lulupedraza) on Sep 21, 2016 at 6:14 PDT 3. To relieve headaches, rub a little olive oil on a few leaves of the plant and massage your temples with them. Starting the week with a bit of witchcraft here in CDMX. During these rainy seasons, #gallinaciega and #caterpillars tend to come out and eat gardens. Control with fermented #cempasuchil here #criolla #roja #control #organic #pests #remedy #plants #powerful #urbanfarm #permaculture A photo published by Huertos Concretos (@huertosconcretos) on Sep 19, 2016 at 2:57 PDT 4. In case of biliary problems, it is suggested to drink a tea made of marigold flowers and leaves with chamomile and peppermint. Starting the week with a bit of witchcraft here in CDMX. During these rainy seasons, #gallinaciega and #caterpillars tend to come out and eat gardens. Control with fermented #cempasuchil here #criolla #roja #control #organic #pests #remedy #plants #powerful #urbanfarm #permaculture A photo published by Huertos Concretos (@huertosconcretos) on Sep 19, 2016 at 2:57 PDT 5. Thanks to the high levels of carotenoids it has, the marigold plant is an excellent antioxidant. Drink a marigold tea daily to delay the signs of aging. Land of a thousand scents November 2015 . . . . #vive_oaxaca #ig_oaxaca #oaxacanoesaburrido #primero_la_comunidad #cultura #igers #ig_mexico #flower #cempasuchil #vive_mexico A photo published by Natalia Vásquez (@nattvqz) on Jan 8, 2016 at 5:10 PST 6. To fight colds, you can apply marigold compresses on the chest and back, or do steam inhalations. #cempasuchil #tochimilco #tlazohcamati A photo published by GABRIEL ROZYCKI (@gabrielrozycki) on Nov 21, 2015 at 12:17 PST 7. Just like pumpkin flowers, the marigold flower can be eaten. Some quesadillas made with marigold flowers would be delicious, don't you think? Pretty edible marigolds to top off our Dulce de Camote cupcake 🌼🍠🧁 #vivaloscupcakes #mexicancupcakes #marigold #flordemuerto #cempasuchil #flowers #orange #yellow #red #fall #flavorOfTheMonth #cupcakes #sweet #goodmorning A photo published by Viva Los Cupcakes (@vivaloscupcakes) on Nov 20, 2015 at 9:43 PST 8. If you have felt a bit bloated or see that your skin is irritated, prepare a tea of marigold flowers with chamomile and peppermint. Drink this first thing in the morning. It’s three in the morning.... #cempasuchil #cempasuchitl #odorOfDeath A photo published by Nicola (@junnes) on Nov 9, 2015 at 12:09 PST 9. Get rid of mosquitoes with a natural repellent. Boil marigold flowers, rosemary, and geranium, and then mop your house with this water. Yellow Flowers #nature #colorful #cempasuchil #life #flowers #yellow #nature A photo published by lupitazjones (@lupitazjones) on Nov 6, 2015 at 8:45 PST 10. For women who suffer from menstrual cramps every month, marigold flower in tea and compresses can help alleviate the symptoms. Fields of flowers in #cholula #puebla #cempasuchil #diademuertos #piramide #pyramid A photo published by Roberto Velazquez Contreras (@smilenshoot) on Nov 5, 2015 at 4:23 PST Remember that before trying any natural remedy, you should consult with your doctor, as although natural ingredients tend to be much safer, there is a possibility that some contraindications may arise, such as allergies. Replace pumpkin flowers with marigold and give these recipes a new twist: Enfrijoladas Fettuccine with cheese Quesadillas with huitlacoche