Calendula Flowers (dried, organic)
Calendula officinalis (pot marigold)
"Somme use it to make theyr here yelow, not being content with the colour" - William Turner 1551
Petals - Infusion - Take for menopausal problems, period pain, gastritis and for inflammation of the oesophagus.
Petals - Tincture - Take for stagnant liver problems, including sluggish digestion,and also for menstrual disorders, particularly for irregular or painful periods.
Petals - Compress - Apply a pad soaked in the infusion to slow-healing woulds or varicose ulcers.
Petals - Mouthwash - Use the infusion for mouth ulcers and gum disease.
Petals - Cream - Apply for any problem involving inflammation or dry skin: wounds, dry eczema, sore nipples in breastfeeding, scalds and sunburn.
Above Information Source - The Herb Society's Complete Medicinal Herbal book - Penelope Ody MNIMH
Calendula officinalis (pot marigold)
"Somme use it to make theyr here yelow, not being content with the colour" - William Turner 1551
Petals - Infusion - Take for menopausal problems, period pain, gastritis and for inflammation of the oesophagus.
Petals - Tincture - Take for stagnant liver problems, including sluggish digestion,and also for menstrual disorders, particularly for irregular or painful periods.
Petals - Compress - Apply a pad soaked in the infusion to slow-healing woulds or varicose ulcers.
Petals - Mouthwash - Use the infusion for mouth ulcers and gum disease.
Petals - Cream - Apply for any problem involving inflammation or dry skin: wounds, dry eczema, sore nipples in breastfeeding, scalds and sunburn.
Above Information Source - The Herb Society's Complete Medicinal Herbal book - Penelope Ody MNIMH
Information on the traditional uses and properties of herbs provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs.