Calendula, derived from marigolds, is one of natures topical pain killers, but also is works as an homeopathic antibacterial for cuts and topical infections. As an added bonus it is also works as an anti-inflammatory making it a perfect homeopathic remedy for sensitive skin.
In history caledula has been used by many civilizations from the Egyptans that used this for rejuvenation. The Hindus used it decoration and the Greeks used it as a food flavoring.
Calendula has so many useful applications. During the civil war, doctors used Calendula to treat open wounds. It has also been used in Herbal Medicine to improve veins that are stressed and skin problems. Specifically Overly sensitive skin is helped because of the reduction in inflammation, itching and burning that people who suffer with sensitive skin. One example ofover sensitive skin would be cracked nipples from breast-feeding.
The ways Calendula can be used:
It can be taken for food allergies and is often used to treat yeast overgrowth
If you have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) or other bowel problems, you will find that Calendula works to stop the pain of these disorders as well as relax the cramping, or constriction of the muscles.
Calendula also can be helpful in treating conjunctivitis. A wash created from Calendula helps promote healthy tissue in membranes around the eye and works as a antibacterial wash.
Many cosmetic soaps and creams used calendula because of how it stimulates the production of collagen, which fills in wrinkles and old age lines. It also helps winter dried skin.
Other considerations you may before using calendula is to know it is cumulative when ingested via a tea. Its recommended to drink calendula teas for no more than 2 weeks. Also when ingested it may enhance sedatives and should not be used if you are going to be driving or using heavy machinery.
This article was published on Thursday 19 October, 2006.
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