Brief introduction of Calendula
Calendula, used in ancient Western medicine or dyes, is also used as a cosmetic or edible food. Leaves and petals are edible and decorated for dishes. It has medicinal value, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, clearing heat and reducing fire, treating acne and hemorrhoids. Compositae, the golden daisy, hi-light, the soil requirements are not strict, can grow well in dry, loose and fertile alkaline soil. Calendula is rich in a variety of vitamins, especially vitamin A and vitamin C; almost all parts can be eaten; its petals have a beauty function, flowers contain carotenoids, tomato hydrocarbons, butterfly plum flavonoids, jade red yellow, Volatile oil, resin, mucilage, malic acid, etc.
Brief introduction of Marigold
Marigold, stems erect, stout, with longitudinal ribs, branches spreading upward. The leaves are pinnately divided; there are a few glands along the leaf margin. Flower head solitary; total calyx-shaped, apically apically lanceolate; lanceolate yellow or darkly lanceolate; Flowering from July to September. Marigold is a common landscaping flower. It has large flowers and long flowering period. It is often used to decorate flower beds, squares, flower arrangements, flower fields and cultivated hedges. Plants with higher varieties can be used as background materials or cut flowers.
Eye protection effect of lutein
Calendula extract and Marigold extract contains lutein and zeaxanthin, Calendula contains mineral phosphorus and vitamin C. Medical experiments have shown that lutein is an excellent antioxidant. Adding a certain amount of lutein to food can prevent cell aging and body organ aging, and also prevent vision loss and blindness caused by senile ocular retinal macular degeneration. Through a series of medical studies, carotenoids have been suggested as a cancer preventive, life extender, ulcer-resistant preparation, heart attack and coronary artery disease. Lutein is a powerful antioxidant that is concentrated in the retina and crystals to protect vision by neutralizing free radicals and increasing pigment density. For destructive glare, lutein also has a shadowing effect.
Application of Calendula extract VS. Marigold extract
Calendula extract mainly used in cosmetics, it has anti-aging effect.
Marigold extract is widely used in the food industry and chemical industry such as food, feed, medicine, etc. It plays an important role in improving product color and is an indispensable additive in industrial and agricultural production.
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