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Calendula
(Calendula
officinalis)
Other
names: Pot
Marigold, Scotch Marigold
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Medicinally
Calendula
is one of the best herbs for treating local skin
problems. It may be used safely wherever there is
an inflammation on the skin, whether due to
infection or physical damage. It may be used for
any external bleeding or wound, bruising or
strains. It will also be of benefit in
slow-healing wounds and skin ulcers. It is ideal
for first aid treatment of minor burns and scalds.
Local treatments may be with a lotion, a poultice
or compress, whichever is most appropriate.
Internally it acts as a valuable herb for
digestive inflammation and thus it may be used in
the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers. As
acholagogue it will aid in the relief of
gall-bladder problems and also through this
process help in many of the vague digestive
complaints that are called indigestion. Calendula
has marked anti-fungal activity and may be used
both internally and externally to combat such
infections. As anemmenagogue it has a reputation
of helping delayed menstruation and painful
periods. It is in general a normalizer of the
menstrual process.
It
is a remedy long used throughout Europe for wound
healing and ulcer treatments. Part of its healing
power appears to be based on the presence of
terpenes. A triterpene glycoside called
calendulozide B exerts a marked anti-ulcerous and
sedative action. In a broad spectrum check of
physiological impact it did not have any negative
effect on the cardiovascular system, the tone of
intestinal smooth muscles, kidney function or on
the biligenic function of the liver. The
researchers say the drug is devoid of locally
irritating properties and an insignificant
toxicity. If this is the case with an extracted
constituent, much more can be claimed for the
whole plant!
Recommended
for the following: varicose veins, chronic ulcers,
capillary engorgement, hepatic& splenic
congestion, recent wounds and open sores, severe
burns.
History
was
used in ancient Greek, Roman, Arabic and Indian
cultures as a medicinal herb as well as a dye for
fabrics, foods and cosmetics.
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Calendula
Flowers C/O
(Calendula
officinalis)
Origin-
Canada 
Calendula
heals wounds as well as internal and
external ulcers. It is an antiseptic, and
improves blood flow to the affected area.
As an antifungal agent, it can be used to
treat athlete's foot, ringworm, and
candida. Calendula is good for acne. An
infusion is good for digestion and
relieves colitis and symptoms of
menopause. |
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