CALENDULA FLOWERS-Herbal Remedy For Wound Healing
 Botanical Name-Calendula officinalis (LINN.)
Family: Name-Compositae
Common Name- Calendula , Pot arigold
Uses
- Wound
- Inflammation
- Acne
- InsectBite
- Eye care
- Chronic ulcer
- Jaundice
- Sprain
- Small-pox
How to use in different diseases
- The infusion of 1 ounce to a pint of boiling water is given internally, in doses of a tablespoonful, and externally as a local application. It is useful in chronic ulcer, varicose veins.
- A lotion made from the flowers is most useful for sprains and wounds and a water distilled from them is good for inflamed and sore eyes.
- Calendula decoction are very beneficial for small-pox and measles
Parts used
Leaves and flowers
Dose
Fluid extract- 5 to 10ml
Lotion – Twice daily
Decoction- 5 to 10ml
Infusion- 15ml
Preparations
Fluid extract,Lotion ,Decoction,Infusion |
