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Origin: Egypt
Uses
Calendula is ideal for treating …
Calendula Benefits
Its active ingredient; hyaluronan speeds the rate of cell healing. It brings healthy blood to the wound site, and begins the healing process. The active flavonoids neutralize free radicals that attack the immune function.
The anti-fungal properties can help relieve athletes’ foot, thrush, and ringworm. It stops bacteria and fungus from spreading, as it treats the affected skin. While it’s anti-inflammatory properties heals wounds, rashes, burns, eczema, and open sores.
Its detoxifying properties make it a great addition to your care regimen. It is also credited with promoting healthy liver function and digestive system.
Calendula helps heal sore, itchy, and inflamed skin. It also reduces redness of the wound. Calendula message oil is ideal for healing skin conditions due to its soothing and softening qualities.
History
Calendula has been used since the 1200’s as a topical application to boost the healing rate of wounds and to stop infections. It has stood the test of time and is still used in medicinal remedies and tinctures. It is part of the Marigold family and grows all over the world in temperate climates. This herb is used in ceremonies. It is one of the oldest cultivated flowers.
Make your own healing Calendula Message oil
- Soak flowers in hot carrier oil. This will break the cell walls and increase absorption into the carrier oil.
- Strain flowers from oil and store in a glass jar.
Recommended Carrier Oils
- sesame is great for dry skin
- Sunflower is ideal for sensitive skin
- Almond is great for oily skin.
Look for Calendula as a tincture, compress, teas, oils, and creams.
Caution
Calendula is considered to be a very safe herb. All herbal supplements should always be used with caution as they may interact with other herbs, supplements or medications.
In particular, it may interact with sedative and antihypertensive (blood pressure) drugs. When in doubt, consult a health professional. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
May cause a skin rash among people who are sensitive to plants. This includes the aster family, such as daisies, chrysanthemums and ragweed.