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Common Name | Calendula |
| | Family | ASTERACEAE or COMPOSITAE Sunflower family |
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| Other Names | Pot marigold |
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| Parts Used: | flowers and leaves |
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| Constituents |
Carotenoids, resin, essential oil, flavonoids, sterol, bitter principle, saponins, mucilage |
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 Remedies using Calendula
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Water or oil infusion, tincture, poultice, salves and ointments. Combines well with comfrey and St. John's wort. Typical Dosage: apply tincture to the affected area up to three times daily
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Only the deep orange-flowered Calendula officinalis have the medicinal properties that make Calendula is a traditional remedy in herbal skin care for many types of skin problems.
Well known for it's healing properties, the phytochemicals in calendula
make it a particularly good treatment for cuts, scrapes, bruises, and minor wounds. |
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 A lotion made from one cup of fresh calendula blossoms simmered in two cups of milk is an excellent wash for the complexion. | | For a sore throat or indigestion, drink calendula tea or use it to gargle, for scrapes and bruises apply the tea directly to your skin |
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| Sprains, abrasions | | [341] A lotion made from the flowers is most useful for sprains and wounds, and a water distilled from them is good for inflamed and sore eyes.
(Grieve, Maude ) | | Wasp or Bee stings | | [1087] Marigold (calendula) rubbed on the affected part, is an admiriable remedy for the pain and swelling of the sting of wasp or bee.
(Grieve, Maude ) | | Culinary | | [1088] The bright florets give color and nutritional value to soups and salads. Dried calendula blossoms are also an economical substitute for saffron to color rice.
(Dawson,Adele ) | | Acne, antibacterial | | [580] Calendula's orange petals are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, properties that can relieve acne.
(White,Linda B., M.D. ) | | Heal skin, stop bleeding | | [631] Anti-inflammatory, astringent, and antiseptic, calendula promotes new skin growth and inhibits bleeding.
(White,Linda B., M.D. ) | | Gums | | [642] Calendula benefits gums with its antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immune-stimulating compounds. Typical Dosage: apply tincture to the affected area up to three times daily
(White,Linda B., M.D. ) | | Thrush, conjunctivitis | | [1265] A compress is useful to treat varicose veins and chilblains, while a cold infusion may be used as an eyewash for conjunctivitis. Marigolds are also antifungal and so can help to cure thrush (Candida albicans)
(Mabey, Richard p46) |
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 The bright orange, red-orange flowers begin flowering in June and are a beautiful contrast with the oblong green leaves. Do not confuse with other marigolds, such as the French tagetes, the flowers are similar but the leaves are much different.
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 Marigolds are called after the Virgin Mary. In Macer's Herbal it is stated that only to look on Marigolds will draw evil humours out and strengthen the eyesight. |
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Calendula Medicinal Uses
