useful in the treatment of minor skin wounds and burns
Disclaimer: This information is in no way intended to be a substitute for modern medical care. Do not self-treat any medical complaint without the guidance of a licensed health care provider.
All information provided in this article is the result of research using (but not limited to) the following books and guides: Herbs for Health and Healing, Rodale; Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Scott Cunningham; Magical Herbalism, Scott Cunningham; The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers; Earthway, Mary Summer Rain; and Teach Yourself Herbs, Susie White. Calendula officinalis comes from the Latin calends and means "the first day of the month." The term is also references the bloom's extremely long, May to November, flowering season. Marigold refers to the Virgin Mary. Because of the plant's abundant growth, it was seen as a sign of inexhaustible life. This medicinal plant is often called the pot marigold in order to differentiate it from the smaller ornamental marigold, known botanically as Tagetes. Take a cold shower, and without drying off, rub your body with calendula oil. Follow with a warm shower, but don't use any soap. Your skin will soon become soft to the touch. Plant Facts:
This cheery annual produces golden-orange flowers that have a faint but distinctive scent. It grows up to 28 inches tall. Its upright, branching stems have paddle-shaped leaves that are densely covered with fine hairs. You can add its leaves to salads while the flowers add a colorful garnish to any dish. Origin:
It is native to the Mediterranean and is now cultivated throughout the world. It grows wild in many areas, preferring sunny roadsides and open fields. Avoid wild gathering any of this plant from roadsides as the exhaust from vehicles and other roadway pollutants have an adverse effect on plants. Components:
Medicinal preparations are usually made from either the whole flower heads or just the petals. Calendula contains an essential oil that has an antibiotic effect and lends the flower its characteristic scent. Other components include calenden (which has a strong odor), the carotene-like dye calendulin, the therapeutic plant fiber mucilage, saponin, organic acids and various enzymes and resins. Indications:
Calendula has strong antiseptic properties; both topical and internal. Applied externally to the skin, the plant's antibiotic properties helps promote painless healing of minor wounds by reducing inflammation and pus formation. It also improves blood circulation and is useful for alleviating skin ulcers, eczema, burns and bruises and for reducing scarring. Calendula can also be used as a gargle for sore throats. Taken internally, the plant promotes the secretion of bile and thereby stimulates digestion and bowel function.
All information provided in this article is the result of research using (but not limited to) the following books and guides: Herbs for Health and Healing, Rodale; Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Scott Cunningham; Magical Herbalism, Scott Cunningham; The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers; Earthway, Mary Summer Rain; and Teach Yourself Herbs, Susie White. Calendula officinalis comes from the Latin calends and means "the first day of the month." The term is also references the bloom's extremely long, May to November, flowering season. Marigold refers to the Virgin Mary. Because of the plant's abundant growth, it was seen as a sign of inexhaustible life. This medicinal plant is often called the pot marigold in order to differentiate it from the smaller ornamental marigold, known botanically as Tagetes. Take a cold shower, and without drying off, rub your body with calendula oil. Follow with a warm shower, but don't use any soap. Your skin will soon become soft to the touch. Plant Facts:
This cheery annual produces golden-orange flowers that have a faint but distinctive scent. It grows up to 28 inches tall. Its upright, branching stems have paddle-shaped leaves that are densely covered with fine hairs. You can add its leaves to salads while the flowers add a colorful garnish to any dish. Origin:
It is native to the Mediterranean and is now cultivated throughout the world. It grows wild in many areas, preferring sunny roadsides and open fields. Avoid wild gathering any of this plant from roadsides as the exhaust from vehicles and other roadway pollutants have an adverse effect on plants. Components:
Medicinal preparations are usually made from either the whole flower heads or just the petals. Calendula contains an essential oil that has an antibiotic effect and lends the flower its characteristic scent. Other components include calenden (which has a strong odor), the carotene-like dye calendulin, the therapeutic plant fiber mucilage, saponin, organic acids and various enzymes and resins. Indications:
Calendula has strong antiseptic properties; both topical and internal. Applied externally to the skin, the plant's antibiotic properties helps promote painless healing of minor wounds by reducing inflammation and pus formation. It also improves blood circulation and is useful for alleviating skin ulcers, eczema, burns and bruises and for reducing scarring. Calendula can also be used as a gargle for sore throats. Taken internally, the plant promotes the secretion of bile and thereby stimulates digestion and bowel function.
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