CALENDULA
CALENDULA Calendula officinalis
Liquid extract of dried flowers.
- Actions: Excellent vulnerary that promotes healing of skin; anti-inflammatory. Topical antibacterial and antiviral.
- Uses: Cuts, abrasions and burns; bacterial infections of the skin; ulcerations and sores of the mouth, throat or skin; herpes; varicose veins and hemorrhoids; insect stings; bruises and "black eye."
- Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops, 2 to 5 times per day. As a dressing or wash use full-strength (if well tolerated), or dilute with 2 to 3 parts water.
- Cautions: None known.
