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372. Calendula

This is my second image of Calendula, this time wide open. I looked up the name and it came back with this:

 

What is calendula used for?

 

The dried petals of the calendula plant are used in tinctures, ointments, and washes to treat burns, bruises, and cuts, as well as the minor infections they cause. Calendula also has been shown to help prevent dermatitis or skin inflammation in people with breast cancer during radiation therapy.

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Uploaded on September 14, 2022