CALENDULA EXTRACT
(Calendula officinalis)
Properties: Antispasmodic, astringent, cholagogue, diaphoretic,
diuretic, emmenagogue, vulnerary.
Parts Used: Leaves, flowers.
Historical Uses:
The plant has been grown in European gardens since the 12th century
and its folkloric uses are almost as old. Calendula has been used
persistently to reduce fever, to regularize
the menstrual flow and control dysmenorrhea
(painful menstruation).
Externally, Calendula has been used to promote
wound healing, and in the form of a
poultice, to treat various skin ailments such as
varicose veins, pigmentation disorders,
chilblains, athletes foot and cancer.
Several German and Austrian reports show vision improvement over
prolonged use of Calendula.
Internally, Calendula has also been employed to treat jaundice,
water retention, stomach problems, viral and bacterial infections
and to dislodge air pockets from the colon.
Contraindications: None.
Adverse reactions: None.
Dosage: 5 to 20 drops or more three times per
day.
Externally apply on skin as needed.
To make a poultice, apply vitamin E oil on the
affected area, then apply a sterilize gauze soaked with the extract,
cover with a plastic film and a linen to maintain all in place.
Change gauze once a day and let skin dry between applications.
