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Common Name
Calendula, Marigold
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Botanical Name
Calendula officinalis
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Part Used
Flower
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Clinical Summary
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Monograph
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Alcohol
60%
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Dose
10 to 20mL weekly
Calendula is generally used in the treatment of inflammatory skin disorders, or inflammation of the mucosa, and as an aid to wound healing. It is used both internally and topically for a variety of indications.
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Traditional Use
In traditional medicine calendula is used for the treatment of inflammatory skin disorders or inflammation of the mucosa.
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Actions
Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, wound healing, vulnerary, cholagogue
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Indications
• Enlarged or inflamed lymph nodes, sore throats and tonsillitis.
• Inflammation and ulceration of the digestive tract.
• Female reproductive system problems such as irregular menstruation, menstrual cramps, breast lumps, vaginal dryness, fibroids, cervical eversion, cervicitis, endometriosis, excessive menstrual flow and pelvic infections.
• Topically for skin problems including for skin inflammations, acne, rashes, itchy skin, minor wounds and cuts, boils, nappy rash, burns, insect bites, eczema, mouth ulcers, sprains and bruises, leg ulcers, varicose veins, haemorrhoids and fungal skin infections. -
Energetics
Bitter, pungent, cooling
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Use in Pregnancy
Insufficient reliable information available to assess safety.
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Contraindications & Cautions
People who are sensitive or allergic to foods or plants from the Asteraceae (previously Compositae) family should use calendula with caution.
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Drug Interactions
None known
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Dietary Information
Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.
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Substitutes
Wild Indigo, Sarsaparilla, Echinacea, Yellow Dock, Poke Root, Burdock, Clivers, Red Clover