Calendula (also known as 'marigold') is an easy to grow flower that has beauty and medicinal values and that has several health benefits. Taken internally as a tea, tincture, or extract, Calendula is highly beneficial and soothing for:
- ulcers
- indigestion
- colitis
- heartburn
- gall-bladder problems
- liver problems
- menstrual cramps and
- chronic inflammation
- leukemia
- breast cancer
- prostate cancer
- cervical cancer
- lung cancer
- pancreatic and
- colon cancer
Skin Problems
Topically, Calendula can be applied as a cream, salve, lotion, or oil and works wonders for skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis, boils, shingles, athlete’s foot, sunburn, chickenpox, measles, bee stings, diaper rash, yeast infections, warts, and acne.
Eye Wash
Calendula is a good eye wash for conjunctivitis and dry itchy eyes.
Earache
A few drops of Calendula oil can be applied directly into the ear to help ease the pain of an earache.
Your Skin
The carotenoids contained in Calendula reduce the signs of aging by decreasing the appearance of wrinkles and provide moisture and tone to the skin.
After Chemotherapy
On a cellular level, Calendula also has the ability to help heal the after-effects of radioactive exposure, such as chemotherapy.
Anti-microbial
As an anti-microbial, calendula is effective against ringworm and scabies
The Body and Swelling
Calendula cream is also good to use for broken bones, sprains, bruises, and varicose veins as it will help to decrease swelling in bodily tissues.
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| Calendula and other edible flowers for salad |
Where to Get It
Calendula tea,creams and extracts can be found online or at your local health food store, but these brightly coloured flowers can also be easily grown at home too! Use the fresh petals as a beautiful addition to your salad or dry the flowers and use as a delicious tea that you can enjoy anytime.
Active Ingredients: Phytochemicals: Alpha-amyrin, beta-sitosterol, beta-amyrin, campesterol, caffeic acid, faradiol, galactose, kaempferol, gentestic acid, myristic acid, phytofluene, rutin, syringic acid, saponin, stigmasterol, taraxasterol vanillic acid, zeta carotene.
Nutrients: Calcium, coenzyme Q10, vitamins C and E.
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| Natural Calendula Tea Herbs |
Preparing a hot infusion Calendula tea requires several steps.
- Fill one tea infuser full of the Calendula tea herbs
- Pour one cup of boiling water over the herbs
- Cover the cup to ensure all the volatile oils & aromas in the Calendula tea herbs do not escape
- Allow the herbs to infuse for 3-5 minutes, then sip!
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