Calendula officilanis

Calendula 🌼

Calendula Officinalis L. is an herb and flower used historically as a vulnerary and healing herb to help soothe inflammation both internally and externally in the body since it’s packed with antioxidants.

 

Medicinal Properties

immunostimulant

anti-inflammatory

vulnerary

astringent

diaphoretic

antispasmodic or spasmolytic

stimulant

bacteriostatic

circulatory stimulant

possible anti-tumour action

possible anti-viral action

 

Skin & hair

- Heals wounds topically

- Calms down irritated or inflamed skin

- Heals skins and prevents future reactions

- Heals scrapes & burns, eczema & psoriasis.

- Great at reducing diaper rashes fast

- Soothes bleeding gum, gingivitis and chapped nipples from breast feeding

 

Forms : tonic, cream, oil, infusion

 

Body

- Packed with antioxidants

- Get rid of stomach and mouth ulcers

- Helps with inflammatory stomach conditions

- PMS, period pain, or cramps

 

🚨Warnings

- Caution should be taken when using calendula over deep wounds as it is so efficient at healing that it could theoretically heal the outer layers of skin before the inner layers.

 

- Those with an allergy to the Asteraceae family should not use Calendula

 

- Speak with your healthcare practitioner before before trying any plant.

 

Sources :

www.healthline.com/nutrition/calendula-tea

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