Botanical name

Calendula offinicalis

Also known as Pot Marigold.

Calendula is one of the best herbs for healing the skin when used externally. Internally it is valuable for digestive inflammation, bladder infections and ulcers.

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Calendula is one of the best herbs for healing the skin when used externally. It can be used as a balm, cream, compress, poultice, or wash for inflammation, wounds, bruising, bleeding, minor burns, fungal infections as well as strains. Internally it is valuable for digestive inflammation, bladder infections and ulcers. As it increases bile production (cholagogue), it is helpful for relieving gall-bladder problems. It can also be used internally for fungal infections. It is reputed to assist Read More

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Precautions

Avoid calendula if you are allergic to the Daisy family (Asteracea). Occasional allergic dermatitis has been reported.

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David Hoffman (1995), The New Holistic Herbal, p213

Michael Tierra, The Way of Herbs, p109

David Hoffman (2003), Medical Herbalism, p535.