Medicinal Uses of Calendula

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Additional Calendula Information Growing Calendula Recipes Magic & Superstition Herb Index Page Ailment/Remedy Chart Site Map Home Annuals Architectural Elements Backyard Habitat Biennials Bonsai Bulbs Cactus/Xeriscaping Companions Composting Container Gardening Crafts Garden Ornamentation Gargoyles Greenhouses Ground Covers Herbs Insects/Diseases Landscaping Organics Perennials Ponds Propagation Recipes Roses Seeds Shade Gardens Shrubs/Hedges Tools Trees Vegetables Vines Weeds Wildflowers Wildlife Shop Health	Calendula is not one of the major medicinal herbs, but it does have its place in the medicine cabinet. The petals or leaves can be used in a Tea to induce sweating, promote menstruation, increase urination, relieve stomach cramps, indigestion and stomachaches, and for relief from flu and fevers. Externally, Calendula flowers and leaves can be made into an Ointment or powder for a variety of common skin ailments, including cuts, scrapes, abrasions, scalds, blisters, acne, rashes (including diaper rash), chicken pox outbreaks, and athlete's foot. For bee stings, rub the fresh flowers directly on the sting to relieve the pain. A powder for external uses can be made by drying Calendula flowers (See Calendula), then grinding and mixing them with cornstarch or talc. As a beauty aid, a Calendula rinse made of unsweetened tea brings out the highlights in blonde and brunette hair. Also try running bath water over a mesh bag full of Calendula flowers for a refreshing and stimulating bath that is good for the skin. Calendula flowers or leaves can be dried and used in capsule form for situations in which it is inconvenient to make a tea for internal use. Please see How to Make Herbal Capsules for more information.	For years Great American Products has been the source for high quality nutritional supplements. We’re committed to supplying you with the most effective nutritional supplements available anywhere. Further, Great American Products is committed to providing you with the latest in nutritional research; that’s why we publish our newsletter, Great American Health & Nutrition and offer it to you free of charge.
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