Calendula - Marigold

Calendula

Marigold

Family: Compositae
 
Part used: Flower head, petals
 
Constituents: Essential oil containing carotenoids (carotene/calenduline lycopene), saponin, resin, bitter principle, flavenoids, mucilage, sterols, nitrogen, phosphoric acid, Vitamin A
 
Keynote: Injuries; after surgery
 
Immune stimulant, anti-protazoal, antispasmodic, anti-haemorrhage, anti-histamine, antibacterial effect particularly against staphylococcus and streptococcus, anti-emetic, anti-cancer, anthelmintic, oestrogenic activity (extract from fresh flowers), menstrual regulator (Thomas Bartram)
 
Actions: Vulnery, emmenagogue, diaphoretic, alterative, astringent (non-tannin), antiseptic, styptic, cholagogue, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal
 
Systems affected: Liver, heart and lungs
 
Used for: Useful in all inflammations of the digestive tract, gastric and duodenal ulcers, good stimulant to the gallbladder. Helps to normalise menstruation and assists in amenorrhoea and dysmenorrhoea (International Register of Consultant Herbalists)
 
A remedy which should follow all surgical operations. Enlarged and inflamed lymphatic glands, gastric and duodenal ulcer, jaundice, gall bladder inflammation, absent or painful menstruation
 
Balanitis, rectal inflammation, gum disease, nosebleeds, sebaceous cysts, measles (tea drunk freely), pneumonia - a cooling drink which is anti-inflammatory. Vaginal flush. Anti-fungal - externally and internally (Thomas Bartram)
 
Externally: soothing antiseptic action on wounds, ulcers, inflammations and infections. Cuts, bruises, nappy rash, burns, sore nipples, cold sores. Especially useful where healing process is retarded. Affinity to chronic ulcerations, varicose veins, conjunctivitis. Lotion, poultice, compress, cream, mouthwash, gargle (Internationa Register of Consultant Herbalists)
 
Haemorrhoids, anal fissure, aphthous ulcers, gum disease, capillary haemorrhages (Simon Mills A-Z)
 
Rapid epithelisation process in damaged skin tissue, especially alcoholic extract. Rapid wound adhesion and granulation without suppuration. Sexually Transmitted Disease - purulent discharge: inject strong douche infusion (Thomas Bartram)
 
Enlarged or inflamed lymphatic nodes. Sebaceous cysts. Duodenal ulcer. Inflammatory skin lesions, acute or chronic. (BHP spec)
 
Strong tea or poultice or juice of the petals applied topically is an effective treatment for shingles. Oil in ear for earache (Michael Tierra)
 
Calendula should not be taken internally when pregnant
 

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