Calendula

The Marigold

Deep orange flowers open with the rising sun and close with the setting sun.
Macer's Herbal (12th Century) recommends simply looking at the plant for improving the eyesight, clearing the head and encouraging cheerfulness.

FIRST AID REMEDY for cuts and open wounds; torn, lacerated, ragged wounds.

Scratched cornea

Vaginal tears from childbirth.

HYPERCAL® (Calendula + Hypericum): use to wash broken skin.

Prevents formation of pus, and stimulates new cell growth.

Very soothing as OIL massaged into perineum during labour, to prevent need for episiotomy.

Superficial burns and scalds.

Chapped hands.

Small septic spots. Impetigo. (Also use Echinacea.)
See page on Impetigo.

Sunburn.

Bed sores.

Calendula cream for nappy rash.

Calendula heals so rapidly: make sure wound is very clean.

Use Calendula lotion (10 drops to 1/2 pint water) as a mouthwash for ulcers, or after dentistry.

Give in 30c or 200c potency to heal wounds or treat skin infections. Stop after 2 days and check progress.

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