Herbs - Calendula - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Calendula has anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, anti-fungal, and anti-hemorragic properties. It can be used as a stimulant. Calendula can also be prepared as a wash to treat, vaginitis, cervicitis, endometriosis, vaginal abrasions, non-specific urethritis, leucorrhea, and lacerated perineum.

A strong infusion can be used as a wash for chickenpox and measles when breaking out helps speed up the process.

As a cream or ointment calendula can be used externally for cuts, bruises, eczema, diaper rash, sore nipples, burns, scalds, slow healing wounds or skin ulcers, insect stings and bites, varicose veins, skin cancers. This herbs heals without contractures.

Calendula can be taken internally to help treat stomach disorders, gastric and duodenal ulcers, dysmenorrhea/menstrual cramps, and splenic and hepatic congestion.

When prepared as a tincture, calendula can be used to promote or regulate menstruation.