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.