Thursday 17 September 2015

Calendula - The Skin Healer



Calendula is a astonishingly gorgeous flower, the intense orange and yellow-colored petals create a colourful distinction with the greenery in the natural herb back garden. It truly is little wonder that Calendula, known as "Marygold", Marigold or even "sunbride" in the herbals of the middle ages, was ascribed such supernatural powers and restorative attributes. 

Calendula carries a distinctive place of importance in a herbal and natural first-aid kit.
It most certainly is anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, furthermore being an astringent medicinal herb assists to seal and also protect wounds. Used for an infusion or crafted into a skin cream it will help you with any kind of skin inflammatory reaction, bruises, cuts, scalds and insect bites. When creating a creme using only the petals to acquire a beautiful intense orange coloring.
Calendula likewise performs an invaluable role in managing of chronic or sluggish healing skin types of conditions for instance varicose veins, ulcers, eczema and also acne.
Calendula is used to prevent muscle spasms, begin menstrual periods, as well as help reduce fever. Additionally it is useful for the treatment of sore throats and mouth area, menstrual cramping, cancers and stomach and duodenal ulcers. On top of that it relieves indigestion.


Calendula is the initial medicinal herb of choice anytime there exists a problem with candida fungus (thrush), regardless of whether oral or vaginal. It discourages and ultimately drives out bacterial infection, along with toning and cleansing the damaged tissues to ensure candida fungus can no longer easily secure a foothold. In the event that the condition is chronic you may have to continue having to take Calendula for a number of months, and most likely for some time after symptoms go away to guarantee the contamination is totally eliminated. Use with Thymus (thyme), Commiphora molmol (myrrh) or Melaleuca (ti-tree) to boost its results.
Calendula carries a significant content of flavournoids, chemical compounds that act as antioxidants inside the body. Antioxidants are said to safeguard body cells from damage as a result of a chemical process known as oxidation. Oxidation results in oxygen free-radicals, natural chemical compounds which can suppress immune system functionality, that could result into much more serious conditions such as cancer diseases.
Calendula's high-molecular weight polysaccharides activate immune system action and has been investigated for immune system activity. It has been initially discovered to have some possible therapeutic activity against HIV.
Calendula these days, is currently being examined for it's anti-cancer characteristics. Together with other natural herbs, which include Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Scorzonera humilis L .(Viper’s Grass) , and Aconitum moldavicum (Moldavian Monkshood), there is indication of success in the treatment of certain cancers (Heren's carcinoma).
In one analysis of approximately 250 women experiencing radiation therapies after surgical treatment for breast cancers, a commercial calendula formula lowered the amount of skin irritability greater than other commonly-used commercially produced preparations. Women who applied the calendula formula also experienced reduced pain from the radiation. Research studies into anti-cancer and anti-viral activity continue. 

Botanical Name: Calendula Officinalis 

Status: Organic and natural 

Actions: Calendula encourages restorative healing of the skin . It is antiseptic-healing medicinal herb that can also be utilized as an astringent and anti-fungal . It is an anti-oxidant as well as stimulates bile generation to relieve the digestive system.

Enjoy the benefits of Calendula today

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