Calendula
 

Calendula is an ancient herb used since the 12th century in Europe and even earlier in Egypt, where it originated.
It is often used as a dye; in fact, its flower originally dyed cheese yellow. Many varieties of calendula exists, the marigold being the most commonly known. The larger flowers as grown here at MoonVeil are more medicinal and make beautiful garden plants.

Medicinal Part: Flowers

Solvents: Water

Uses:
The volatile oils of calendulas stimulate blood circulation and cause sweating, thus aiding fevers to break and skin eruptions to come out faster. For this reason it is specific for measles, rashes and related eruptive diseases. Applying calendula tincture, oil or a wash from the tea to pox will relieve the itching and halt eruptions.
Calendula is specific for any skin problems. Many mothers find it wonderful for diaper rash. It promotes the rapid healing of wounds and aids persistent ulcers, burns, bruises, injuries, varicose veins and bleeding, including bleeding hemorrhoids. In all these cases it is applied as a salve, oil or poultice.
Calendula oils can be made into an oil and used for earaches and other infections; as a natural antiseptic it prevents the growth of harmful bacteria.
Calendula flowers are also specific for any blood stagnation problems, such as bruises, sprains and wounds and their associated pain. Again, it can be applied externally to the wound itself or taken internally as a tea.
Calendula tea stimulates the blood circulation, cleanses the blood, eases cramps and regulates the menses. It also helps stomach disorders and gastric and duodenal ulcers. Cooled calendula tea can be used as an eye wash for sore, red and irritated eyes.

Dose:
Infuse 1 ounce herb  to 1 pint water; Acute, drink 1 cup tea/hour until symptoms lessen, then drink 1 cup 2-4 times/day until the problem is gone. Other, drink 3 cups/day; tincture, 10-30 drops; 3-6 gm in formula.

Externally. If bleeding is present a solution of 1-10 dilustions of Calendula is unsurpassed.