Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database |
Calendula (Pot Marigold) |
Botanical Name |
Calendula officinalis |
System Affected |
skin, burns, cuts, bites/stings, ulcer |
Properties |
burns, cuts, bites, stings, bruises bunions antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory gingivitis ulcers External (rubbed on): skin, relief of pain & swelling from wasp/bee sting, sores |
Description |
flower |
Origin |
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Notes |
external: apply directly, 2-3 Xs/day for ~ 1 week |
Toxicity |
triggers ragweed allergies |
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