Description:
Calendula is useful primarily as a topical application for infection and wound healing but also useful internally
Dosage:
*low dose 1.5-4 mls per day, 10-25 mls per week
Parts Used:
Flower
Main Actions:
- Vulnerary
- Lymphatic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Wound healing
- Styptic (haemostatic)
- Antimicrobial
- Antiviral (topically)
- Antifungal (topically)
Key Indications:
- Internal treatment for:
- Peptic ulcers
- Enlarged lymph glands
- Acne, sebaceous cysts
- Spasmodic dysmenorrhoea
- Topical treatment for:
- Mouth ulcers, herpes simplex lesions, conjunctivis
- Acne, Dermatitis (eczema)
- Wounds, ulcers, varicose ulcers, bed sores
- Minor burns, inflamed skin, nappy rash
- Haemorrhoids, varicose veins
- Insect bites
Major Safety Issues:
Contraindicated in known allergy in Calendula