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CALENDULA/MARIGOLD
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Calendula is most often
used externally to help with
skin conditions ... |
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CALENDULA /
MARIGOLD |
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A member of the
ragweed family |
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Marigold flowers are
a common sight in
our gardens.
Historically these
flowers were thought
to lift the spirits
and encourage
cheerfulness.
Medicinally
calendula is used to
decrease
inflammation and
stimulate the growth
of skin and mucus
membranes.
Extracts of
calendula have also
been shown to
inhibit the growth
of bacteria and
viruses. All
of these properties
make calendula an
excellent wound
healer and a good
addition to your
first aid kit. |
Calendula is
commonly used for
burns, cuts, rashes,
acne, eczema,
psoriasis and any
other skin
conditions.
Calendula can be
gargled to heal
sores or abrasions
in the mouth.
It is also reported
to stop toothaches.
Internally calendula
can be used to
soothe the stomach
lining and may be
recommended for
gastritis and
stomach ulcers.
Calendula is most
commonly used
externally and is
found in many salves
and creams.
Dried calendula can
be made into a tea
and used a wash or
soaked into a
poultice. For
internal use
calendula is found
in capsules or
tincture.
Calendula should not
be used internally
in pregnancy because
it may lead to
miscarriage.
Calendula is a
member of the
ragweed family and
should be used with
caution by sensitive
individuals. |
Calendula–
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Flowers,
petals. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Inflammatory
conditions,
skin
diseases,
wound
healing,
toothache,
digestive
irritation.
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OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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Internally
3-12g of
dried herb
daily,
Externally a
tea
containing
1-2tsp of
dried herb
per 240ml of
fluid.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Vitamin C,
essential
fatty acids,
vitamin E,
aloe vera. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Do not use
calendula
internally
in
pregnancy.
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Use
calendula
with caution
if you are
allergic to
ragweed. |
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