Abby's Herb Shop - Calendula, Pot Marigold, Herbal Remedies and Medicinal Information

	CALENDULA, Pot Marigold Calendula officinalis (Compositae) Herbal Remedies and Medicinal Information

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CALENDULA

Constituents

Triterpenes

Resins

Bitter glycosides

Volatile oil

Sterols

Flavonoids

Mucilage

Carotones

Actions

Anti-inflammatory

Relieves muscle spasms

Astringent

Prevents hemorrhaging

Heals wounds

Antiseptic

Detoxifying

Mildly estrogenic

Calendula, Pot Marigold, Calendula officinalis is one of the most well known, and for many the most favored medicinal herb. Excellent remedy for most minor skin problems. Considered safe for anyone including infants.

Easy to use and easy to grow. Beautiful showy flowers in the garden. The one pictured here is one of the most commonly used in medicinal gardens; Not to be confused with various hybrid marigolds available as bedding plants in most nurseries. Look for clarification of the botanical name.

USES
Acne and boils

Athlete's foot

Bites and stings

Breast tenderness and sore nipples

Diaper rash

Digestive infections

Inflamed skin rashes

Nettle rash

Varicose veins

Wounds and bruises

Boiling the flowers produces a bright yellow-orange dye

External
This herb is one of the best for the skin, useful for any and all skin conditions. Very mild and very effective. Safe for infants and the elderly.

Internal
Infuse Calendula flower petals in water and drink 1 cup 3 times a day for fungal infections such as ringworm or oral thrush.

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