Calendula Ointment Recipes Benefits

Calendula ointment - Calendula oil

Calendula Ointment Recipes Benefits

Calendula Ointment Recipes
Calendula Ointment Recipes

The Calendula is often confused with its counterpart, the Tagetes. The calendula has a nickname of the “pot marigold”, this helps to determine the difference between the two. In Latin, the word Calendula means, “The first day of the month”, it was giving this name because it has an extremely long flowering season.

The calendula can grow up to 28 inches tall. It has paddle-shaped leaves with golden-orange flowers. The leaves are added to salads and the flowers are used as a garnish for many dishes.

Originally, the calendula grew in the Mediterranean but now is available throughout the world. It can be found along roadsides, in open fields, and in many of the most beautiful flower gardens around the world.

Oil with calendula on board
Oil with calendula on board

The calendula contains an essential oil in the flower heads and leaves that have an antibiotic effect. The oil can be used internally and externally. There are many methods of administration. It can be made into tea, which can be used for wound dressings and as a gargle antiseptic. Calendula’s oil are used in ointments, as well.

To use Calendula as a tea

For one cup of boiling water over one to two teaspoons of dried calendula petals. Steep for ten minutes, then strain. By drinking two to three cups daily there will be a great improvement in blood circulation.

To help in the healing of skin wounds

Soak a compress in Calendula Tea, and apply to the wound for 30 minutes twice daily.

Calendula can also be Used to Treat Sore Throats

Gargle with warm tea several times a day. This will help relieve the inflammation caused by the common cold.

Ointments containing calendula can be bought in stores, they provide quick healing of minor wounds with little or no scarring. Calendula ointment can be prepared at home, mix a few drops of calendula oil with skin lotion. Then apply to minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.

Calendula oil
Pot marigold oil for cosmetic use

Calendula is also known for the promotion of bile in the stomach. Bile helps with the digestion of food and allows a better bowel function.

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