Calendula

Calendula is a medicinal plant with a beautiful orange flower that has powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-viral healing properties.

This is due to the power of the flavonoids and high concentrations of linoleic acid in the plant. These flavonoids and linoleic acid protect cells from free radical damage and pro-inflammatory compounds that make it a potent remedy for many inflammatory conditions such as skin issues like eczema, acne, dry skin, dermatitis and baby nappy rash. The carotenoids in the plant that produce the brilliant orange colour in the flower can also reduce the signs of aging by decreasing the appearance of wrinkles and provide moisture and tone to the skin.

The Calendula flowers can be brewed into a cheerful and delicious tea. Taken internally as a tea, tincture, or extract, calendula is highly beneficial and soothing for may conditions including ulcers, indigestion, colitis, heartburn, gall-bladder problems, liver problems, menstrual cramps and inflammation. The anti-viral properties also make it a great support for the immune and lymphatic system.

So, grow yourself some calendula flowers, enjoy their beauty and sip your tea or use the fresh petals as an addition to your salad or brown rice dish. If you don’t have the time to grow your own or gardening is not your thing then order an organic packet from us.

For useful tips on growing your own flowers visit happydiyhome

Calendula Benefits

Antimicrobial and Antiviral

The acids held within the oils of calendula have powerful antimicrobial and antiviral effects.1

Inflammation

It works well on sprained muscles or bruises; its anti-inflammatory action helps lessen swelling from injury. It also helps treat spider veins, varicose veins, leg ulcers and chilblains.2

Skin Issues

Eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and other skin problems may be addressed by applying calendula oil topically. The oil’s antifungal action is also great for alleviating athlete’s foot, ringworm and jock itch.3

Skin Dryness or Chapping

Calendula oil is a great moisturiser for dry skin and for severely chapped or split skin. It helps soothe and area and reduce the pain.4

Baby Care

Calendula oil may help alleviate extremely irritating diaper rash.5

Minor Cuts and Wounds

Using calendula oil may help speed up healing of wounds and minor cuts and also helps relieve insect bites, acne and bed sores.6

Improves Oral Health

Calendula is an astringent which helps in fighting mouth bacteria and promotes a healthy oral environment.7

Menstruation Aid

Drinking calendula tea may help reduce the menstruation cycle, as well as ease the painful side effects of menstruation in women, primarily PMS cramps. The large flavonoids presence helps relax muscles, blood flow and inflammation, all promoting an ease of the menstruation. It can also even alleviate hot flashes.8

Discourages Cancer

Research studies have shown that calendula not only fights carcinogenic activity within tumors, but it also activates the lymphocytes, which fight against foreign and infectious invaders.9

Calms Muscle Spasms

The crude extract of calendula flowers has been shown to relax spontaneous muscle contractions.10

Potent Ulcer, Wound and Hemorrhoid Healer

Calendula helps increase blood flow and oxygen to wounds and infected areas, which helps the body grow new tissue and heal more rapidly.11

References

  1. Dr. Axe Food / Medicine
    https://draxe.com/nutrition/calendula/
  2. Mercola – Take Control of Your Health
    https://articles.mercola.com/herbal-oils/calendula-oil.aspx
  3. Mercola – Take Control of Your Health
    https://articles.mercola.com/herbal-oils/calendula-oil.aspx
  4. Mercola – Take Control of Your Health
    https://articles.mercola.com/herbal-oils/calendula-oil.aspx
  5. Mercola – Take Control of Your Health
    https://articles.mercola.com/herbal-oils/calendula-oil.aspx
  6. Mercola – Take Control of Your Health
    https://articles.mercola.com/herbal-oils/calendula-oil.aspx
  7. Dr. Axe Food / Medicine
    https://draxe.com/nutrition/calendula/
  8. Mercola – Take Control of Your Health
    https://articles.mercola.com/herbal-oils/calendula-oil.aspx
  9. Dr. Axe Food / Medicine
    https://draxe.com/nutrition/calendula/
  10. Dr. Axe Food / Medicine
    https://draxe.com/nutrition/calendula/
  11. Dr. Axe Food / Medicine
    https://draxe.com/nutrition/calendula/
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