Calendula (Pot Marigold)
Calendula (Calendula officinallis, also called Pot Marigold or English Marigold) is used in both herbal and homeopathic medicine to speed wound healing and relieve skin irritation. It is available today in a myriad of different preparations from homeopathic pills to herbal creams to diaper rash cream. It is safe and effective for people of all ages to use.
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The Many Uses of Calendula
Calendula has been used for centuries to treat cuts, scrapes, burns, and skin irritation. Herbalists use the whole, ground flower head and apply directly to the skin, in tinctures, or in soothing oils. Prepared homeopathically (diluted and succussed), it is used in the same way. The flower may also be taken internally in the form of teas, diluted tinctures, or as an oral homeopathic remedy (in pills).Calendula is aseptic, it does not kill bacteria, but it does have properties to prevent thier growth.
Applied topically, it can stop the bleeding from superficial cuts. Calendula is also a popular ingredient in moisturizers, soaps, and bath products and is a useful ingredient in lip balms and diaper rash cream.
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Calendula Lotion
Indespensible for cuts and scrapes
Calendula Spray Non-Alcoholic ( 4 Oz )
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Calendula Use Through History
For all of recorded history, and no doubt much longer, Calendula has been used in herbal medicine. The calendula was a commonly used herbal plant in the medical system of many ancient civilizations.A variety of ailments were traditionally treated using the calendula, which has one of the longest history as a herbal medical plant, calendula has often been consumed to treat many different kinds of illnesses, these problems include muscular spasms, persistent fevers, suppression of the menstrual cycle in women, and even in treating cancer of different tissues. The primary use of the plant, however, has always been in the role of a local topical application to boost healing rate on a wound and to prevent the infection of severe wounds on the body.
OUCH!
Keynotes for the use of Calendula
Calendula is safe and effective when used for cuts, abrasions, and skin irritations with pain that is sharp or stinging, and mild bleeding, rawness, or redness is present. It can be used alone, under bandages, or in tandem with antibiotic products.
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I love calendula. I always have some marinating in olive oil. My favorite herb"
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Remember Calendula For:
- Cuts and scrapes
- Skin ulcers and wounds
- Papercuts
- Hangnails
- Injured or bleeding gums after dental work
- Burns
- Skinned knees
- Weeping rashes
- Post-surgical stitches
- Lacerations
- Abrasions
- Chaffed skin
- Diaper rash
- Scabs
- Chapped Lips
Take My Advice
On broken skin, stick to either the whole, fresh plant, homeopathic pills dissolved in water, oils, or creams/salves. Stay away from tinctures or gels containing alcohol. OUCH!
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Calendula on Wiki
Calendula (Ca-lén-du-la, pot marigold) is a genus of about 12-20 species of annual or perennial herbaceous plants in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to the area from Macaronesia east through the Mediterranean region to Iran. Calendula should not be confused with other plants that are also known as marigolds, such as plants of the genus Tagetes, corn marigolds or marsh marigolds. It is also the flower of the month October.
The name Calendula stems from the Latin kalendae, meaning first day of the month, presumably because pot marigolds are in bloom at the start of most months of the year. The common name marigold probably refers to the Virgin Mary, or its old Saxon name 'ymbglidegold', which means 'it turns with the sun'. Marigolds typically bloom quickly (in under two months) in bright yellows, reds, and oranges throughout the summer and well into the fall.
Marigolds are considered by many gardening experts as one of the most versatile flowers to grow in a garden, especially since it is easy to grow. Seeds sown in the spring, in most soils, will germinate freely in sunny or half-sunny locations. They do best, however, if planted in sunny locations with rich, well-drained soil. The leaves are spirally arranged, 5-18 cm long, simple, and slightly hairy. The flower heads range from pastel yellow to deep orange, and are 3-7 cm across, with both ray florets and disc florets. They have a spicy aroma and are produced from spring to autumn in temperate climates. It is recommended to deadhead (removal of dying flower heads) the plants regularly to maintain even blossom production.
Marigolds are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Cabbage Moth, The Gothic, Large Yellow Underwing and Setaceous Hebrew Character.
Marigold petals are considered edible. They are often used to add color to salads, and marigold extract is commonly added to chicken feed to produce darker egg yolks. Their aroma, however, is not sweet, and resembles the smell of hops in beer. The oil from its seed contains calendic acid.
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For mouth sores and internal bleeding, or to "boost" the healing after serious injury or surgery, take Homeopathic Calendula 30c pills or tablets up to twice a day for 3 days.
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TheNewGreenWayToHealthyLiving
I just learned something new today about one of my favorite flowers, knew its great to repel mosquitos but not as a first aid treatment! Wowsers! Posted July 04, 2008 |
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Irenemaria
Oh I have always loved that flower. Planted seeds every spring for years. But I see now thanks to your lens that I knew only a little of the value of this flower. Thank you! Posted July 01, 2008 |
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cowgirlup1123
I second the diaper cream, it helps a lot. Posted June 06, 2008 |
