Marigold (calendula) petalsScientific Name: Calendula officinalis AKA:Calendula, pot marigold Background: The brightly colored marigold flower is used frequently in herbal medicine. It has many uses from treating irritated skin to reducing menstrual pain. While they're lovely in a bouquet, they are even more valuable because of the broad variety of healing effects they have. Applications: Antispasmodic/antiseptic/estrogenic/anti-inflammatory/coagulent/detoxifying Marigold has a wide range of medicinal uses. Women's health: The estrogenic properties of marigold make it useful for treating menstrual discomfort. Marigold helps to slow heavy bleeding. It can also be used to treat yeast infections. Digestive aid: Marigold can be used to sooth inflammations of the gut. Detoxification: Marigold can help to treat infections and fevers. It can also help to clear acne and eczema. The gallbladder and liver may also benefit from marigold's detoxifying properties. Antiseptic: Marigold can be used to treat fungal, bacterial, and viral infections. It also helps to heal wounds. Skin conditions: Marigold can be used to treat minor skin irritations. Description: The marigold is a brightly colored flowering plant that grows natively in Europe. It is also commonly grown in other parts of the world and is likely to be found in flower beds and gardens. The flower heads are used for medicinal purposes and are gathered in the summer. Dosage: As a ticture, take 30 drops with water 3 times daily for eczema. As an infusion, drink 1 cup 3 times daily for thrush or ringworm. As an ointment, marigold may be applied to minor burns 3 times daily. As a cream, marigold may be applied to minor skin scrapes and cuts. As an infused oil, marigold may be rubbed on to dry, irritated skin as many as 2 or 3 times daily. Safety:
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