Calendula Ointment
Calendula is a flowering plant whose flowers are high in flavonoids. It contains triterpene saponins as well as carotenoids. Historically, calendula has been found to be antispasmodic, aperient, cholagogue, diaphoretic, and vulnerary. This herb was used during the American Civil War to draw out infection from injured soldiers.
Calendula may be helpful in treating skin diseases, ranging from skin ulcerations to eczema. A sterile tea has also been applied in cases of conjunctivitis. It is sometimes used for reducing inflammation, wound healing, and as an antiseptic. A tincture of calendula is sometimes recommended as a treatment for menstrual difficulties.
An infusion of the flowers is sometimes recommended as an herbal treatment for gastrointestinal problems such as ulcers, stomach cramps, colitis, and diarrhea. It also may be useful when taken internally for fever, boils, abscesses, peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, and to prevent recurrent vomiting.
The fresh juice of the herb or flowers can substitute for the infusion. A salve for wounds can be made from dried flowers or leaves, from the juice pressed out of the fresh flowers, or from the tincture. The salve or dilute tincture is good for bruises, sprains, pulled muscles, sores, and boils. Calendula has also been used as a treatment for minor burns, sunburn, eczema, and minor injuries.
Calendula has been found to have some anti-viral properties and is being investigated for possible use in cancer treatment.
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