Calendula Dried Petals & Flowers

Description

Latin Name : Calendula Officinalis

Origin Country: Egypt

Calendula is a bittersweet, salty herb, that stimulates the liver, gall bladder, and uterus. It soothes the digestive system, clears infections, and is said to support the heart.

• Calendula is beneficial in skin care, soothing inflammation, controlling bleeding and healing damaged tissue and in cases (internally and externally) where the skin is broken.
• It is most effective to help heal wounds and has shown to stimulate the development of granulation tissue. It has immune stimulant properties as well as an estrogenic effect.
• It has an anti-inflammatory as well as spasmolytic effect and is used with great effect for inflammation and small ulcers in the mouth and throat.
• Calendula is also used to improve digestion and stimulate the production of bile, healing gastric ulcers and regulating menstrual disorders.
• It is used in folk medicine to treat ulcers, colitis, hepatitis, swollen glands, menstrual problems, and pelvic inflammatory disease.

To make an infusion, place 1-2 teaspoons of dried herb in a tea infuser or teapot or mug for each cup of tea you intend to brew.

Cover with boiling water. Place on the lid (or cover your cup with a saucer).

Allow the mixture to steep for 10 ‘to 15’ minutes or overnight.

Then strain the tea and serve. Add if you want honey, milk or lemon wedge for flavour.

Preparations of calendula flower are LIKELY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth or applied to the skin.

Its use should be avoided by pregnant or breast feeding women.

Calendula may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others.

In any case you should consult with your doctor before using any herb especially if you have health problems.

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