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FINALLY: CALENDULA OINTMENT

The long awaited Calendula ointment is ready. As some of my clients have witnessed, it is one of a kind and works wonders for irritated skin, wounds, dry lips etc. Feel free to share your experiences here.

HERBWALK, June 24 – remember to register. For details see previous post.

Green Blessings,
Gudrun

CALENDULA OIL – PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS

The oil is made from Calendula officinalis often referred to as Marigold. Many plants are called Marigold and therefore the Latin name is required for correct identification.

Why not plant some Calendula this year in your garden? The flowers are bright yellow and orange and have many therapeutic properties. It is easy to grow and harvest. The oil can be made into a healing salve which is a favorite of many of my clients.

PROPERTIES

anti-inflammatory – wound healing – anti-fungal – anti-bacterial/anti-microbial – anti-septic

Calendula oil is used topically and primarily used in SKIN CARE because of its great anti-inflammatory and wound healing actions.

APPLICATIONS

SKIN DRYNESS & IRRITATION

The oil helps to moisturize the skin, soothes the area and reduces pain.
Conditions: diaper rash, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, minor cuts and wounds, bed sores, insect bites, frost bites

FUNGAL INFECTIONS

Athlete’s foot, ring worm and jock itch

INFLAMMATION

Swelling from injuries i.e. sprained muscles and bruises, leg ulcers, spider and varicose veins.

HISTORICAL USE

Applied externally for abdominal cramps and constipation.

WHAT A TREAT – Medicine making outside at the beginning of April!

I am straining an infused oil of Calendula flowers and will create a salve from it later.

Watch the next post for the use of Calendula oil…

You can find more on how to make an infused and salves on the 2nd disc of my DVD: Herbal Pharmacy for Everyone.

Buy 1st edition now and save big – over 50%!

http://www.herbalinstructions.net/rainbowhealing/dvd-order-information