Calendula
Calendula petals were traditionally used for
- Liver and Spleen congestion,
- stomach complaints,
- varicose veins,
- hemorrhoids,
- lymphoma,
- lymphadenopathy,
- Fevers,
- epistaxis,
- gastric ulcers,
- duodenal ulcers,
- gastritis,
- enteritis,
- jaundice,
- ingestion,
- anorexia,
- hepatitis,
- gallstones,
- constipation,
- vaginal thrush,
- mastitis,
- vaginitis,
- leucorrhoea.
Externally for
- wounds and
- inflamed skin conditions,
- bruises,
- boils,
- eczema,
- acne,
- fungal infections,
- herpes simplex,
- conjunctivitis,
- nappy rash,
- chilblains,
- sore nipples,
- crural ulcers
- sebaceous cysts.
Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Vulnerary, Spasmolytic, emmenagogue, antihemorrhagic, antiseptic, Styptic, Lymphatic, antioxidant.